Biografie

51 appearances for Argentina National Football Team; scored 17 goals (1997-2008). Member of the Copa América 1999, 2007, and the Germany '06 squads.

Midfielder for Boca Juniors (1996-2001, 2007, 2008-2014), FC Barcelona (2002-2003), Villarreal C.F. (2003-2006) and Argentinos Juniors (2014).

Vice-captain of the Argentine youth team that won at the 1997 FIFA U20 World Cup.

Grew up in Don Torcuato, Tigre.

Honours with Boca Juniors: Argentine Primera División (1998 Apertura, 2000 Apertura, 2008 Apertura, 2011 Apertura); Copa Libertadores (2000, 2001, 2007); Intercontinental Cup (2000); Recopa Sudamericana (2008); Argentina Cup (2012). Honours with Villarreal C.F.: UEFA Intertoto Cup (2003, 2004).