Carlos Tévez
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| Carlos Tévez | ||
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| Personal information | ||
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| Full name | Carlos Alberto Tévez | |
| Date of birth | February 5, 1984 | |
| Place of birth | Ciudadela, Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | |
| Playing position | Second striker | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Manchester United | |
| Number | 32 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| 1992–1996 1997–2001 |
All Boys Boca Juniors |
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| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2001–2004 2005–2006 2006–2007 2007– |
Boca Juniors Corinthians West Ham United Manchester United |
75 (25) 38 (25) 26 (7) 48 (19) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2004– | Argentina | 35 (7) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Carlos Alberto Tévez (born 5 February 1984 in Ciudadela, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Champions League and Premier League champions Manchester United. He was described by Diego Maradona as the "Argentine prophet for the 21st century."[1]
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[edit] Background
Carlos Alberto Tévez was raised in the humble neighborhood of Ejército de Los Andes, better known as "Fuerte Apache." It was from there where he got the nickname of "Apache." His parents changed his surname to his mother's during a conflict between his junior club All Boys and Boca Juniors.[2]
Tévez has a distinctive burn mark from his right ear, down his neck to his chest. This occurred when he was ten months old while he was exploring his mother’s kitchen floor and he inadvertently pulled a kettle of boiling water over himself. This caused third-degree burns to the right side of his face, neck and chest and left him in intensive care for almost two months. Today, the scars are a highly visible feature of Tévez, who did not get them fixed because he was playing in a junior football team. He refused an offer from his then club, Boca Juniors, to have them cosmetically improved, saying that the scars were a part of who he was in the past and who he is today.[citation needed]
[edit] Club career
[edit] Boca Juniors
He joined Boca at the age of sixteen and played his first professional match with Boca on October 21, 2001 against Talleres de Córdoba. He played for the team until the end of 2004. With Boca Juniors he won an Argentine Championship (2003), a Copa Libertadores (2003), an Intercontinental Cup (2003), and a Copa Sudamericana (2004). Because of the Intercontinental Cup of 2003, he did not participate in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship with the Argentine team. Following Argentina's and Tévez personal success at the 2004 Olympic Games, he was named Futbolista latinoamericano más destacado ("Most notable Latin American footballer") in 2003 by Latin American Fox Sports. In addition, the Argentine Football Writers chose him as Footballer of the Year and Sportsman of the Year 2004.
[edit] Corinthians Paulista
In December 2004, he transferred to Sport Club Corinthians Paulista for $20 million with a five year contract worth $10 million, following the Brazilian club's deal with Media Sports Investments. The deal was the biggest transfer ever in South American football. Initially, Tévez was not well received by the Corinthians fans — including Brazilian president Lula. However, Tévez became the captain and star of the team that won the 2005 Brazilian league and the fans' favourite player. When the 2005 Brazilian league ended, he was granted the award of best player of the tournament by the Brazilian football federation, becoming the first non-Brazilian player to win that award since 1976.
[edit] West Ham United
On 23 August 2006, Sky Sports revealed that Tévez was refusing to play for Corinthians.[3] The article insinuated that a move to Europe was likely, with Chelsea and Manchester United both mentioned as possible destinations. Yet on Thursday 31 August 2006, the day of the European transfer deadline, Tévez confirmed on his website that both he and Javier Mascherano were signing for West Ham United on permanent deals, for £12 million.[4][5] The deal shocked the football world and controversy surrounds the move's exact nature and terms, with media reports suggesting that several other Premiership clubs turned down the opportunity of signing Tévez and Mascherano because of the stipulations put in place by the owner of the players' contracts, Media Sports Investments.[6]
Following the arrivals of Tévez and Mascherano, West Ham failed to win for nine games (one draw and eight defeats), including seven consecutive matches without scoring. On 5 October 2006, Argentina manager Alfio Basile urged the pair to quit West Ham. Just three days later, however, Tévez told the media that he was aiming to stay at West Ham "for the long-term". Until West Ham's 1-0 defeat by Chelsea on 18 November 2006, he had not played for West Ham since coming off the bench against Tottenham on 22 October 2006 (a game West Ham lost 1-0), during which time West Ham had managed to end their losing streak. Tévez also left the ground early after being substituted and throwing a mini tantrum versus Sheffield United in November. As punishment, which was decided upon by his Upton Park team mates, Tévez had to donate half of a weeks wages to charity and train in a Brazil shirt. Tévez refused to wear the Brazil shirt saying "I played in Brazil and have a great respect for Brazil and Brazilians but I’m Argentine and won’t wear that shirt".[7]
On 17 December 2006, the News of the World revealed that Tévez said he was surprised Alan Pardew had not been sacked earlier than now and that he criticized Pardew's management.[8]
On 6 January 2007, Tévez made his first start for West Ham United under the management of Alan Curbishley against Brighton and Hove Albion in the FA Cup 3rd round. West Ham United won the game 3-0, with Tévez playing a role in all of the goals. However, during a routine Premiership clash against Fulham, Tévez suffered an injury which was expected to keep him out for a sustained period of time, but he soon began full training again and came on as a substitute against Watford on 10 February in a 1-0 defeat.
Tévez scored his first goal for the club on March 4, 2007 in a 3-4 home defeat to Tottenham, scoring from a direct free kick and assisting West Ham's other two goals on the day.[9] He scored his third consecutive goal for West Ham in the 2-0 win against Middlesbrough, after having set up Bobby Zamora for the first. It was his first goal from open play in a West Ham shirt and he was named Man of the Match.
In April, following a record £5.5m fine for West Ham for breaching Premier League rules over the signings of Tévez and Mascherano, Tévez was cleared to play for West Ham by the Premier League after changes were made to a third party agreement related to him.[10]
In April 2007, the Argentine picked up the Player of the Year Award from club magazine Hammers News and also received the Hammer of the Year award from West Ham United.[11] In May, he inspired West Ham to a 3-0 win over relegation rivals Wigan, and then scored a brace and set up a Mark Noble volley the following week against Bolton.
In West Ham's final game of the season against the recently-crowned champions, Manchester United, on 13 May 2007, Tévez secured the club's Premiership status by scoring the only goal in a 1-0 victory. Due to Wigan Athletic's 2-1 win over Sheffield United on the same day, a loss to Manchester United would have resulted in West Ham's relegation.
Tévez's return to Upton Park, with Manchester United, on 29 December 2007 saw him met with a warm reception; an extended round of applause before kick-off and chants of "there's only one Carlos Tévez" throughout the match. Significantly Carlos chose to openly return the gesture by repeatedly crossing his arms in front of his chest, in reference to West Ham's nickname 'the Hammers'[12].
[edit] 2007 transfer saga
Tévez's future at West Ham was the subject of constant speculation ever since he signed for the Hammers, with the media linking him to a host of European clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Internazionale. However, West Ham stated repeatedly that they owned his registration and did not wish to sell him.
At the end of June, Tévez rejected a move to Inter Milan, having been given a deadline for his decision by the Serie A champions.[13] His agent, Kia Joorabchian, stated that he was in discussions with West Ham, as the player was settled in the Premiership and had publicly stated his desire to stay in England. Tévez went on to claim that he would not make a decision on his future until the Copa America finished in July, but on 5 July the Daily Mail broke news that Tévez had reportedly agreed to join Manchester United in a deal worth £20 million, subject to an appeal from West Ham.[14] In response to the rumoured deal, the Premier League issued a statement indicating they would block any proposed transfer unless they were certain West Ham would receive the majority of any transfer fee.[15] The Premier League have insisted that "Any deal for Carlos Tévez has to be done directly with West Ham"[16].
On 6 July, reports emerged that Tévez had agreed personal terms with Manchester United. Shortly thereafter, West Ham released a statement, saying "Carlos Tévez is a registered West Ham United player, contracted to the club until June 2010 [...] There is no agreement with West Ham United for Carlos Tevez to leave the club and we expect him to return in time for next season's preparations. No decision on his future can be reached without the agreement of West Ham United."[17] In light of this statement, Kia Joorabchian claimed that permission had been given by West Ham, and that talks with United had taken place.[18]
In the middle of July 2007, Manchester United and West Ham agreed to invite FIFA to rule on the ownership of Tévez, but on 24 July 2007, FIFA recommended that West Ham and Carlos Tévez refer the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport[19]. However, Kia Joorabchian issued West Ham with a High Court writ "...to compel West Ham to release the registration of Carlos Tévez in accordance with contracts entered into between the parties.".[20] The High Court date was set for 22 August and was due to last three days. However, an agreement was reached between West Ham and MSI, with the approval of the Premier League, whereby MSI would pay £2 million to West Ham, who would then release Tévez from his registration with them.[21]
[edit] Manchester United
Following the payment of £2 million to West Ham by MSI, Tévez was formally released from his contract with West Ham. Manchester United put forward a proposed two-year loan deal for Tévez to the Premier League, which was approved on 10 August.[22] He was given the number 32 jersey, the same number as that which he had worn at West Ham United. He made his debut in a 1-1 draw against Portsmouth on 15 August, starting in place of the injured Wayne Rooney, and setting up a goal for Paul Scholes.[23] On 23 September, he scored his first goal with a diving header, in a 2-0 victory for Manchester United against Chelsea at Old Trafford. In November, Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed that Manchester United wish to sign Tévez permanently. "He’ll get me fifteen goals this season, and what's more, they’ll be important goals."[24]
Tévez scored a total of four goals during Manchester United's successful 2007-08 Champions League campaign, including the winning goal in the quarter-final second leg against A.S. Roma at Old Trafford. Tévez was one of many heroes for United in the semi-final second leg against FC Barcelona at Old Trafford. United won 1-0 via a Paul Scholes wondergoal, taking the Manchester club back to the Champions League final for the first time since 1999. In the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final, Tévez scored the first penalty in the shootout against Chelsea, which Manchester United won 6-5 after the match had ended 1-1 after extra time.
[edit] International career
Tévez was a key part of Boca's victory in the 2003 Copa Libertadores but his greatest achievement was during the 2004 Olympic Games, where he won the gold medal with his team and scored eight goals in six matches to be the top scorer of the competition. He was the world's second Top Goal Scorer of 2004 in international competitions (according to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics[25]), one less than Ali Daei from Iran.
Tévez was selected by José Pekerman for Argentina for the 2006 World Cup. He started the first match against the Ivory Coast on the bench but came on as a substitute for the match against Serbia and Montenegro. He scored the fifth goal and assisted Lionel Messi's first goal which was Argentina's final goal in a superb 6-0 victory for them.
In Argentina's drawn final Group C match against Netherlands, Tévez played the entire duration and emerged man of the match. Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda showed him a red card just 24 minutes into an eventual 2-1 defeat to Colombia in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying phase in November 2007.
[edit] Personal
Tévez performs as the frontman for his Cumbia Villera musical group Piola Vago, with his brother Diego.[26] The group's most successful hit, 'Lose Your Control', charted in Argentina. [27]
[edit] Career stats
| Club Performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Argentina | League | Cup | League Cup | South America | Total | |||||||
| 2001–02 | Boca Juniors | First Division | 11 | 1 | – | – | – | – | 11 | 1 | ||
| 2002–03 | 32 | 11 | – | – | – | – | 32 | 11 | ||||
| 2003–04 | 23 | 12 | – | – | – | – | 23 | 12 | ||||
| 2004–05 | 9 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 9 | 2 | ||||
| Brazil | League | Copa do Brasil | League Cup | South America | Total | |||||||
| 2005 | Corinthians | Série A | 24 | 10 | – | – | – | – | 24 | 10 | ||
| 2006 | 29 | 21 | – | – | – | – | 29 | 21 | ||||
| England | League | FA Cup | Football League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||||
| 2006–07 | West Ham United | Premier League | 26 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 8 |
| 2007–08 | Manchester United | Premier League | 34 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 48 | 19 |
| Total | Argentina | 75 | 26 | – | – | – | – | 75 | 26 | |||
| Brazil | 53 | 31 | – | – | – | – | 53 | 31 | ||||
| England | 60 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 77 | 27 | ||
| Career Total | 188 | 78 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 205 | 84 | ||
Last update: 20:16, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Honours
[edit] Club
| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Football | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 2004 Athens | ARG | |
[edit] Manchester United
[edit] Corinthians
[edit] Boca Juniors
- Copa Sudamericana: 2004
- Intercontinental Cup: 2003
- Argentine Apertura: 2003-2004
- Copa Libertadores: 2003
[edit] Country
[edit] Individual
- Copa Libertadores Most Valuable Player: 2003
- Silver Olimpia (Argentine Footballer of the Year): 2003, 2004
- Golden Olimpia (Argentine Sports-person of the Year): 2004
- Olympic Golden Boot: 2004
- CBF Campeonato Brasileiro Best Player: 2005
- Placar Bola de Ouro: 2005
- South American Footballer of the Year: 2003, 2004, 2005
[edit] References
- ^ "The New Hammers", The Guardian, 2006-08-21.
- ^ "Carlos Tevez: En All Boys era Carlos Martínez", Clarín, 2005-10-23.
- ^ "Tevez goes on strike", Sky Sports, 2006-08-23.
- ^ "Star pair to sign for Hammers", Sky Sports, 2006-08-31.
- ^ Tévez and Mascherano confirmed signings for West Ham
- ^ "West Ham only club to agree to MSI's terms", Football365, 2006-09-04.
- ^ "Tevez Unwelcome Back At Corinthians", [goal.com], 2006-12-02.
- ^ Dunn, Alex. "Tévez torments departed Pards", Sky Sports, 2006-12-17. Retrieved on 2007-01-31.
- ^ "West Ham heroics turn Tevez into a prize catch again", Daily Mail, 9 May 2007. Retrieved 6 July 2007.
- ^ "West Ham receive Tevez clearance'"", BBC Sport, 28 April 2007. Retrieved 28 June 2007.
- ^ "Tevez named Hammer of the Year", West Ham United Official Site, 5 May 2007. Retrieved 26 June 2007
- ^ An emotional return to Upton Park for Tevez but no happy ending
- ^ "Tevez rejects move to Inter Milan", BBC Sport, 2007-06-28. Retrieved on 2007-06-29.
- ^ "Fergie Signs Tevez", Daily Mail, 2007-07-05. Retrieved on 2007-07-05.
- ^ "League may block Tevez move", Sky Sports News, 2007-07-05. Retrieved on 2007-07-05.
- ^ "Man Utd deny Tevez deal imminent", BBC Sport, 2007-07-12. Retrieved on 2007-07-13.
- ^ Chairman makes statement on Tevez. WHUFC.com (2007-07-06). Retrieved on 2007-07-06.
- ^ Tevez 'agrees terms' with Man Utd. BBC Sport (2007-07-06). Retrieved on 2007-07-06.
- ^ Tévez transfer row set for CAS.
- ^ "Tevez agent hints at end to saga", BBC, 2007-07-28. Retrieved on 2007-08-08.
- ^ "Tevez cleared to sign for Man Utd", BBC, 2007-08-03. Retrieved on 2007-08-08.
- ^ "Man Utd set to wrap up Tévez deal", BBC Sport, 2007-08-08. Retrieved on 2007-08-08.
- ^ "Portsmouth 1-1 Man Utd", BBC Sport, 2007-08-15. Retrieved on 2007-08-15.
- ^ "Tevez will stay with United", Fox Sports, 2007-11-26. Retrieved on 2007-11-26.
- ^ "IFFHS' World's Best Goal Scorers Of The Year 2004"
- ^ "Pablo Lescano: “Tévez does not do cumbia, does reggaetón”", Pagina 12, 2006-06-08.
- ^ Which footballers have released a record?
[edit] External links
- Official Carlos Tévez website
- Carlos Tévez career stats at Soccerbase
- 4thegame.com profile
- Profile at BBC Sport
