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Javier Saviola Biography

Javier Saviola is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 11, 1981 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Striker was among the youngest players in the Pele’s FIFA 100 list of the best players in the game in 2004; a member of FC Barcelona from 2001 to 2007 and also the Argentinian nation’s team in 2000 until 2007.

He was a part of He played alongside Lionel Messi on the Argentinian national team from 2005 to 2007. on the Argentinian national team from 2005 until 2007.

He helped River to the 1999 Apertura and 2000 Clausura championships, and earned the 1999 South American Footballer of the Year award. Still only 18, he gained a reputation as a phenomenal prospect, and was even regarded as a potential heir to Diego Maradona, in particular after he broke the latter’s 1978 record by becoming the youngest player to win the Golden Boot award.

Saviola starred in the 2001 edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, held in Argentina. He was top scorer and was voted player of the tournament, as the national team won the competition; with 11 goals in seven games, he became the record goal-scorer in the tournament’s history.

He was born there in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

NameJavier Saviola
First NameJavier
Last NameSaviola
OccupationSoccer Player
BirthdayDecember 11
Birth Year1981
Place of BirthBuenos Aires
Home Town
Birth CountryArgentina
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
ParentsRoberto Cacho Saviola, Mary Fernández
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseRomanela Amato
Children(s)Julieta Saviola, Fabricio Saviola

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Saviola was sponsored by sportswear company Nike, and appeared in commercials for the brand. In a global advertising campaign in the run-up to the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, he starred in a “Secret Tournament” commercial (branded “Scopion KO”) directed by Terry Gilliam, appearing alongside footballers such as Luís Figo, Thierry Henry, Hidetoshi Nakata, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo and Francesco Totti, with former player Eric Cantona the tournament “referee”.

Javier Saviola Net Worth

Javier Saviola is one of the richest Soccer Player from Argentina. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Javier Saviola's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His professional debut came at 16 playing for River Plate.

Although he was born and raised in Argentina His ancestors were descended of Spain and he was the Spanish citizen.

Javier Pedro Saviola Fernández (Spanish pronunciation: [xaˈβjeɾ ˈpeðɾo saˈβjola feɾˈnandes] ; born 11 December 1981) is an Argentine former professional footballer, who played as a forward.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeSoccer Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Saviola’s second year at the Camp Nou did not start well, as he only scored two goals in the first half of the season. Radomir Antić became the new coach after Louis van Gaal was fired, and he went on to net 11 goals in the latter half of the campaign; Frank Rijkaard was subsequently appointed as new manager for 2003–04, and the player scored 14 times in the league alone, but was deemed surplus at the club as longtime attacking partner Patrick Kluivert.

Two years later, Saviola played in the 2004 Olympic Games and won the gold medal. Under coach Marcelo Bielsa he was given few playing opportunities for the senior team but, after the former’s resignation in 2004, new manager José Pekerman, who also worked with him at youth level, turned the tide in the player’s favour; he was also a member of the squads that reached final of the 2004 Copa América and the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, netting three times in the former tournament and one in the latter.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Javier Saviola height 5 ft 6 in Javier weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 6 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
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In 2001, aged 19, Saviola moved abroad to play for FC Barcelona in a £15 million transfer. He obtained Spanish citizenship shortly after, thereby not being restricted by the Spanish league maximum on the number of non-European Union citizens allowed in each team; under coach Carles Rexach, he scored 17 goals in his first season, finishing joint-fourth top scorer in La Liga.

He represented both Barcelona and Real Madrid, also having notable spells with Benfica and Olympiacos, and was named as the youngest player on Pelé’s FIFA 100 list of the 125 greatest living footballers in 2004. Due to his ancestry he also holds Spanish nationality since 2004, and he amassed La Liga totals of 196 games and 70 goals over the course of eight seasons; he started and finished his career at River Plate.

Who is Javier Saviola Dating?

According to our records, Javier Saviola married to Romanela Amato. As of December 1, 2023, Javier Saviola’s is not dating anyone.

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Saviola was sent on loan in the summer of 2004, moving to AS Monaco FC in Ligue 1. As he did not fit into Rijkaard’s plans he was again loaned out the following year, this time to Sevilla FC who were seeking to replace Real Madrid-bound Júlio Baptista; with the Andalusians he won his first title in Europe, conquering the UEFA Cup — he also scored nine times in the league, good enough for fifth.

Top Facts about Javier Saviola

  • Javier Saviola is a retired Argentine footballer.
  • He was born on December 11, 1981 in Buenos Aires.
  • Saviola played as a forward for various clubs including Barcelona and Real Madrid.
  • He made his professional debut at the age of 16 with River Plate.
  • Saviola scored over 200 goals throughout his career.
  • He won the Golden Boot award at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2001.
  • Saviola was part of Argentina’s national team that reached the final of the 2004 Copa America.
  • He also represented Argentina at two World Cups (2006 and 2010).
  • Saviola retired from professional football in May 2018.
  • His nickname is “El Conejo” which means “The Rabbit” in Spanish due to his speed and agility on the field.
  • Facts & Trivia

    Javier Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Argentina. Javier Saviola celebrates birthday on December 11 of every year.

    Saviola was called up to represent Argentina at the 2006 World Cup – Luciano Figueroa and Luciano Galletti were also in contention for a place on the roster, but his excellent form for Sevilla secured his place in the squad. He scored against Ivory Coast in the country’s opening game, and made two assists in the 6–0 victory over Serbia and Montenegro also in the group phase.

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