Player 39 Javier Mascherano (Argentina)

Name: Javier Mascherano
Age: 29
National Team:  Argentina
Team: Barcelona
Position: Centre Back/Defensive Midfielder

Description of his Game:   Mascherano has an amazing slide tackling ability, powerfully going after defenders as if his foot was magnetically attracted to the ball. 

Javier Mascherano's Highlights:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o9uTOqAWlI

Interesting Personal Facts:  Mascherano's two most used nicknames (in Argentina) are Masche and El Jefecito (The little chief).

Career Highlights:  He won olympic gold medals in Athens and Beijing, the first male footballer to do this since 1968.

Upcoming Matches Where You Can See Him Play:

Argentina's National Team, First Round Games in Brazil 2014

June 15th - Bosnia and Herzagovina

June 21st - Iran

June 25th -Nigeria

Schedule:  http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/teams/team=43922/matches.html

Barcelona (La Liga)
Schedule: http://www.fcbarcelona.com/