Pablo Aimar: biography and career of the Argentine legend

Every fan of football knows this athlete as Pablo Aimar. He, along with Messi and Tevez, became "heir" of Diego Maradona. Many even put it on the first place in this list. Who is he? Getting started? As his career developed? Now these and many other questions should be answered.

Childhood and adolescence

Pablo Aimar, unlike many other players from Argentina, has not come from a poor family. Quite the contrary. That's just his desire for the sport no one shared. The father told the boy: "You're too young to play football and go out of the house. Learn a lesson! ".

But Pablo was not listening. As a little boy, he was determined - football or anything. First, he mastered the basics of the game to FC "Estudiantes Río Cuarto", then he decided to try his hand at the "River Plate". Then he was 13 years old.

After two workouts, he took a chance and asked Daniel Passarella (legend!) To talk with his father in person. The young man thought, this will convince him.

The teenager was right. He remained in the FC "River Plate" until 1997, and still managed to get a good education in the family comfort. He even admitted to medical school. But by the time football became even more his passion, and therefore interrupt the workout Pablo did not dare, and left the university.

Early career

Studying the biography of Pablo Aimar, a photo of which is presented above, it should be noted that the act for the home team "River Plate" he began when he was 16 years old.

After a few seasons, he won a seat in basis, but still gained a reputation as one of the most talented players in South America. He handed out passes, but often he completed the attack. And the effectiveness of its role in Pablo was excellent - for the 1999/2000 season the young man scored 12 goals. About him enthusiastically responded even Maradona. Famous midfielder and striker said: "Pablo Aimar - the only player to play which I am ready to look for the money. This young man - the best playmaker of the country in recent years. "

The "River Plate" young player played until 2001. For 5 years, he entered the field in 83 games and scored 21 goals.

Moving to Spain

No need to specify that many clubs have shown interest to such a talented footballer. Pablo Aimar was in the field of "Barcelona" and "Inter", but the player himself chose the "Valencia". It was in this club were playing at that time, three of his compatriot. It is interesting that it was the most expensive transfer in the history of "bats". They have given over $ 24 million Argentines.

Of course, it directly incorporated in the basic structure. It was he who helped the "Valencia" to reach the final of the Champions League. But there they lost the "Bavaria" on the spot.

The following season for the midfielder turned out to be not very successful, because he missed a lot of playing time because of injuries.

Then came the club Claudio Ranieri and "pushed" by Pablo on the flank. Aimar thus lost freedom, the right to demonstrate his natural, effective game.

But Ranieri showed no confidence - the coach did not see who was one of the best players in Europe team players. So that the 2005/06 season was the last for Pablo in the "Valencia". In total, he spent 5 years, 162 games and scored 28 goals.

Together with this club Aimar twice became the champion of Spain and won the Supercup and the UEFA Cup.

A further way of

Continuing to talk about the biography of Pablo Aimar, it should be noted that after the "Valencia" he could go to Benitez in the "Liverpool". But he transferred to FC "Real Sargos" - the club paid for him 11 million euros. His officials noted that the most important transfers in the club's history.

But the rise has not happened. Conversely, "Real Sargos" departed from Examples Segundo. And Aimar decided to move to Lisbon to play for the "Benfica". There were Jose Antonio Reyes, Angel Di Maria, Nuno Gomes and Oscar Cardozo.

But "flutter" past the defenders Pablo has not worked. Although he made all efforts to elude opponents. For a while he still held in "Benfica", having played 107 games for her and issued the 12 goals. Then, after a 5-year period, Aimar left the club, with the title of champion and four wins in the Portuguese League Cup.

He played another year in "Johor" (8 games and 2 goals), and in 2015 returned to the "River Plate". There Pablo had one match and announced his retirement.

In the national

Just talking about the biography of Pablo Aimar football player, you need to discuss his stay in the national team.

He played for Argentina all ages. At age 20 he was summoned to the main team. For her, he played 10 years, only held 52 meetings and scored 8 goals.

With the national team he became the champion of the world and South America (1997 and 1999 respectively) and the silver medal two Cups - confederations and America (2005 and 2007).

Interesting Facts

Not to mention the fact that he has a brother, Pablo Andres Aimar, who under him for 6 years. He, too, is a professional football player.

Andres began his career in 2002, and graduated in 2014. His last club was "Estudiantes Rio Cuarto". He also played for the Belgian, Brazilian, Portuguese and Israeli teams.

But it is necessary to go back to Pablo. Everyone knows that he has a second name - Cesar. He received it in honor of the eminent Argentine coach. His name was César Luis Menotti. A fun fact, given that Pablo's father was strongly opposed to the son connected his life with football.

Few people know that in 2006, 12 April, was hospitalized footballer, find his viral meningitis acute form. Pablo began to be treated? Yes, but after some two weeks, he has already appeared on the field in a match against "Alavesa", where the midfielder scored in the 33rd minute with a goal.

And finally, the last fact, the most impressive. It turns out that Pablo Aimar - idol Lionel Messi, who is himself one of the best players of all time.