Carlos Tevez: Bio

Carlos Tevez Profile & Bio:

Name: Carlos Alberto Tevez
Nick Name: El Apache
Birthday: Feb 5, 1984
Birth Place: Ciudadela, Buenos Aires
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Primary Position: Striker/Forward
Current Team: Manchester City, Argentine National
Youth Team: Boca Juniors
Previous Teams: Corinthians,
West Ham United, Manchester United

Bio & Stats Sources:
Manchester City's Bio
Soccernet's Bio
Wikipedia Bio
Goal.com's Bio


Social Media:
Facebook Page - Twitter


SoccerPlayerTracker Postings


Player Compilations:
Compilation 1
Compilation 2: Manchester City goals 2009/2010


Latest News on Carlos Tevez:

Argentina Vs Portugal: Line-up

Here is the Line-up for the Argentina Vs Portugal friendly on Feb 9th in Geneva. The biggest surprise here is the omission of Carlos Tevez & Sergio Aguero. It seems that coach Batista is going to force the team to be centered around Messi. I guess it's worth a shot.

Confirmed team for the game:Sergio Romero, Javier Zanetti, Nicolás Burdisso, Gabriel Milito, Marcos Rojo; Ever Banega, Javier Mascherano, Esteban Cambiasso; Ezequiel Lavezzi, Lionel Messi y Ángel Di María.

Complete Roster
Goalkeepers:
Sergio Romero - Az Alkmaar - Holand
Mariano Andújar - Catania - Italy

Defenders:
Pablo Zabaleta - Manchester City - UK
Javier Zanetti - Internazionale de Milán - Italy
Nicolás Pareja - Spartak de Moscú - Russia
Ezequiel Garay - Real Madrid - Spain
Gabriel Milito - Barcelona - Spain
Nicolás Burdisso - Roma - Italy
Nicolás Otamendi - Porto - Portugal
Marcos Rojo - Spartak de Moscú - Russia

Midfielders:
Javier Mascherano - Barcelona - Spain
Esteban Cambiasso - Internazionale de Milán - Italy
Fernando Gago - Real Madrid - Spain
Ever Banega - Valencia - Spain
Lucas Biglia - Anderlecht - Belgium
José Sosa - Nápoli - Italy
Javier Pastore - Palermo - Italy
Ángel Di María - Real Madrid - Spain

Forwards:
Ezequiel Lavezzi - Nápoli - Italy
Lionel Messi - Barcelona - Spain
Nicolás Gaitán - Benfica - Portugal
Juan Manuel Martínez - Vélez Sarsfield - Argentina
Diego Milito - Internazionale de Milán - Italy

Weekend Highlights: Messi, Tevez, Lisandro Lopez, Higuain

This weekend’s highlights include several game winning goals from the usual suspects ,as well as, a hat trick from Lisando Lopez.


Lisandro Lopez’s hat trick against Lille was very impressive but unfortunately not enough to win the game. He continues to prove why he is considered by many the best player in France.




Messi continues to prove why he deserved the Balon de Oro with two goals against Deportivo La Coruna for a 3-1 win.




Tevez once again came up big with a a stunning free kick to win a huge game against Chelsea. It is just amazing how Tevez always finds a way to win when it counts the most.




Gonzalo Higuain also added his contribution to Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Almeria.

Argentina squeaks by with a 1-0 victory over Colombia

Argentina got very lucky today when their defender, Cata Diaz scored a spectacular one-touch goal. The main stars of today's game were all defenders - The new goalie, Mariano Andujar had several brilliant saves which gave the fans a sense of great relief once the game started to go Colombia's way.

Argentina's midfield could not control the ball thus disorienting the team and it's offensive strategy. Hopefully, the defenders stepped up to save the day. Maradona will most likely take a hard look at the midfield to see how he can produce a more fluid style of play against Ecuador on Wednesday.


Today's Standout players:
Cata Diaz - Scored the only goal

Mariano Andujar - Saved every shot on goal

Carlos Tevez - Hustled the entire game.






ARGENTINA: Mariano Andujar, Daniel Diaz, Martin Demichelis, Gabriel Heinze, Fernando Gago (Javier Zanetti, 45), Javier Mascherano, Jonas Gutierrez, Juan Sebastian Veron, Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez, (Nicolas Burdisso, 84), Sergio Aguero (Diego Milito, 40).

COLOMBIA: David Ospina, Luis Amaranto Perea, Cristian Zapata, Mario Alberto Yepes, Pablo Armero (Carlos Daarwin Quinteros, 81), Camilo Zuniga, Fabian Vargas, Freddy Guarin, Vladimir Marin (Adrian Ramos, 65), Wason Renteria, Radamel Falcao (Hugo Rodallega, 72).

Messi, Tevez, & Aguero will be most likely play against Colombia

It appears Maradona will play the wonder trio of Messi, Tevez & Aguero against Colombia this Saturday. For one, they were seen playing together in today's practice session at their Ezieza airport training center in Buenos Aires. Another clue is Messi stating to the media that he loves to play along side Aguero & Tevez.

On the defensive end, there is a major change in the net - Maradona chose Mariano Andújar from Argentina's local team Estudiantes to be the goalie. It will be his first start as the national goalie.


Played in Today's Practice Session
Mariano Andújar (Estudiantes, Arg )
Daniel Díaz (Getafe, Spain)
Martín Demichelis (Bayern Munich, Germany)
Gabriel Heinze (Real Madrid, Spain)
Fernando Gago (Real Madrid, Spain)
Javier Mascherano (Liverpool, UK)
Jonás Gutiérrez (Newcastle, UK)
Juan Sebastián Verón (Estudiantes, Arg)
Lionel Messi (Barcelona, Spain)
Carlos Tevez (Manchester United, UK)
Sergio Agüero (Atlético de Madrid, Spain)


Finally, I wanted to share with you an interesting interview of Javier Zanetti by FIFA.com - This interview provides insights on the curent state of the national team.

Go to the Fifa.com interview of Javier Zanetti

This week's player standouts: Carlos Tevez, Lisandro Lopez, Gonzalo Higuaín, Sergio Aguero, Esquiel Lavezzi

Carlos Tevez (Manchester United):
Tevez had a tremendous impact in Manchester's 5-2 victory over Tottenham. He didn't score any goals but created a goal conducive environment during the second half once he substituted for Nani. All five goals came in the second half. What makes Tevez such a special player is his ability to switch from striker to playmaker whenever the need arises.


Lisandro Lopez (FC Porto):
Lisandro kept Porto at the head of the Portuguese league with two big goals in his 2-0 win over Setubal. This win gives Porto a four point over their closet rival Sporting.


Gonzalo Higuaín (Real Madrid)
Like Tevez, Higuain did not score today but he hustled for every ball and set up one of Raul's three goals in Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Sevilla.


Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid):
El Kun finally broke his goaless streak with a fantastic goal against Sporting Gijon which added to their 3-1 win.




Esquiel Lavezzi (Napoli):
Lavezzi set up the only goal of the game against the omnipotent Inter. Lavezzi attacked relentlessly making it difficult for Inter to deal with.

Inter needs a striker: Carlos Tevez or Sergio Aguero?

With the news of Adriano, Inter's Brazilian striker on the way out, the odds of Sergio Aguero (El Kun) or Carlos Tevez (El Apache) going to Inter Milan this summer have just shot way up. There is also the fact that two other top strikers, the Argentine duo Julio Cruz (34 yrs) & Hernan Crespo (33 yrs.) are past there prime age. It is also no secret that Maradona has told both players at one time or another that they should go to Inter. Furthermore, there is the Argentine gang of players already making Inter their home. When you put all these factors together you really have to ask yourself the big question - Who will it be? El Kun or El Apache?

Maradona's Ultra Offensive Strategy Produced Goals

Yesterday's game against Venezuela produced four 1st class goals from Messi, Tevez, Maxi, & Aguero. The line-up that I posted the day before only had one change which was to have Zanetti on Defence. This change demonstrates how determined Maradona was to make this a purely attacking team since Zanetti is known for his ability to hold the ball and switch to an attacking role when necessary. Messi wore the number 10 and made it proud by scoring and setting up goals. The important thing is that a new team has been officially consecrated in this new era which I have full confidence in. Thanks again Maradona.

Maradona's Line-up Against Venezuela

According to the Argentine media, it appears Maradona is preparing an all-front assault on Venezuela by placing his biggest guns (Messi, Aguero, & Tevez) on the front line. Most practice sessions have included a 3-4-3 formation (see below). Mascherano & Gago will be in charge of circulating the ball & controlling the mid-field which is a crucial element to the Argentine formula. If this formation does play on Saturday it will be a true test as to whether this super trio can jive together and produce goals.


Probable Team Against Venezuela (Click player for Stats)

Tevez ---------- Aguero ---------- Messi

Guiterrez - Mascherano - Gago - Rodriguez

Heinze ---------- Diaz ---------- Angeleri

---------------Carrizo------------------

Apache Tevez Finally Gets to Play a Full Game

Tevez finally gets the call from Fergie and boy did he make the best of it. He scored two crucial first half goals which facilited Manu's 4-0 win over Fulham. Tevez with this performance said to all future prospective teams that he is the real deal capable making club dreams come true. I don't think Fergie wanted Tevez to shine so brigthly today since it is going to make Tevez's departure from Manu much more difficult to explain to the Manu fans. One thing is certain, Tevez's stock price soared today.

Manchester United 4- Fulham 0 (See Video Highlights on Youtube)

Tevez has to be on the first team or else.....

Tevez is still waiting to know his status with MANU. It's not enough that he helped them win last years Premiership & Champions league. It is as if Fergie is trying to purposely depress his worth by keeping him on the reserve list. Fortunately for Tevez, this will not work since he always creates opportunities every second he’s on the field. Plus he has already proven himself on all the teams (Boca Juniors, Corinthians, West Ham, MANU) he has played for. I hope where ever he ends they just let him do his thing and let him play his heart out.

Tevez's Major Titles
Team - Cup Title
Boca Juniors - Copa Libertadores - 2003
Boca Juniors - Copa Intercontinental - 2003
Boca Juniors - Argentine Apertura - 2003
Boca Juniors - Copa Sudamericana - 2004
National Team - Athens Olympic Gold - 2004
Corinthians - Campeonato Brasileiro - 2005
Manchester United - Premiership - 2008
Manchester United - Champions League - 2008

Click this Youtube link for a great Tevez compilation

Maradona - Hail to the Chief

Argentina 2 - France 0

Maradona is off to an awesome start as head coach. The team was off to a shakey start with unusually low ball possesion but after the sniper shot by Jonás Gutiérrez (23) the team managed to settle down. Messi did his thing with his magical abilities and Carlos Tevez had an immidiate impact after he subed for Aguero setting up Messi for his awesome goal. When Maxi Rodriguez & El Kun Aguero came off the field to be subed Maradona kissed them as a father would - So inspirational. I think Maradona is going to keep tweaking his formula but the main cast is set. However, Riquelme and maybe Veron will definitley get their chance. There is also exciting talent like Ezequiel Lavezzi and German Denis that need to get their shot. I also can't leave out the new goalie Juan Carrizo. He was a solid rock with magnets as hands.

What an exiting time to be an Argentine Soccer Fan...........