Juan Román Riquelme
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Full name | Juan Román Riquelme[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | 24 June 1978 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team | Boca Juniors (president) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1992–1996 | Argentinos Juniors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1996–2002 | Boca Juniors | 151 | (38) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2002–2005 | Barcelona | 30 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2003–2005 | → Villarreal (loan) | 68 | (23) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2005–2007 | Villarreal | 38 | (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2007 | → Boca Juniors (loan) | 15 | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2007–2014 | Boca Juniors | 126 | (24) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014–2015 | Argentinos Juniors | 15 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 443 | (106) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1997–1998 | Argentina U20 | 21 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2000 | Argentina U23 | 3 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | Argentina Olympic (O.P.) | 6 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1997–2008 | Argentina | 51 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Juan Román Riquelme (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxwan roˈman riˈkelme]; born 24 June 1978) is an Argentine former professional footballer and current president of Boca Juniors, the club where he spent the majority of his playing career.[2] He is considered by various journalists, players and coaches as one of the greatest playmakers of all time.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
Riquelme played as a midfielder in the classic "enganche" role from 1996 until 2015, beginning his career with Boca Juniors, where he won eleven titles, including, five Primera División titles, three Copa Libertadores and one Intercontinental Cup. In 2002 he was transferred to FC Barcelona of Spain, but his time at the club was short-lived due to his unsteady relationship with then-head coach, Louis van Gaal.[9] Riquelme was subsequently loaned to and later bought by fellow La Liga club Villarreal, where Riquelme would help the club achieve a third-place league finish in the 2004–05 La Liga and reach the semifinals of the Champions League for the first time in the club's history in the following campaign.
Riquelme returned to Boca Juniors in 2007, initially on loan, where he would once again win the Copa Libertadores, finishing as top scorer and MVP of the competition. His transfer was made permanent soon after, and he would go on to win two more league titles and a Copa Argentina during his final spell with the club. Riquelme announced he would quit Boca in 2012 after losing the final of the Copa Libertadores; after spending most of 2012 and 2013 away from football, he returned to playing under Carlos Bianchi in February 2013, before officially leaving in 2014 after the club president decided not to renew his contract. He would briefly sign with Argentinos Juniors in July 2014 to help achieve the promotion back to first division, before announcing his retirement from the professional game in January 2015.
With the Argentina national team, Riquelme achieved success at youth level, winning the 1997 South American U-20 Championship and the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship in Malaysia. He would earn his first call-up to the senior team in 1997, and went on to appear 57 times between 1997 and 2008, scoring 17 goals and representing Argentina at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Riquelme also represented his nation in the Olympics, captaining the side to gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics alongside Lionel Messi.
Riquelme was distinguished as
Club career
Early years
Riquelme was born as the eldest of 11 children in a poor family, one day before Argentina won the 1978 World Cup. He began playing football in the localities of San Fernando, playing for different local clubs, before gaining the opportunity to trial with the junior teams of Argentinos Juniors. After trialling, he was signed by the club where he began playing as a central midfielder. Boca Juniors and River Plate spotted him when he was a youth player for Argentinos Juniors. In 1996, however, Riquelme was transferred from Argentinos Juniors U-20 to Boca Juniors U-20 for a fee of US$800,000, during an operation insisted by trainer Carlos Salvador Bilardo which led to the then president of Boca Juniors, Mauricio Macri, establishing various purchases of Argentinos Juniors youth players.[citation needed]
Boca Juniors (1996–01)
On 10 November 1996, aged 18, Riquelme made his Primera División debut in a 2–0 win against Unión de Santa Fe. Two weeks later, he scored his first senior goal in a 6–0 triumph over Huracán. After making his debut, Riquelme began a long journey to break a streak of no championships for the team since winning the Apertura 1992. In the 1996–97 season, Bilardo would be fired and replaced by Héctor "Bambino" Veira, but after Diego Maradona's second return to Boca, Román would be relegated from the first team. After almost obtaining the championship in the 1997–98 season, by July 1998 Veira would be replaced by coach Carlos Bianchi, who would fully trust Riquelme to command the team.
Forming a successful trio in attack with winger Guillermo Barros Schelotto and center forward Martín Palermo, Boca would once again win a title after eight years, by becoming the 1998 Apertura champions undefeated. This would also earn the team a qualification for the 2000 edition of the Copa Libertadores, where Boca would make his return after six years. The season would be highly successful, with the team winning the 1999 Clausura and reaching a historic 40-game undefeated mark. Riquelme entered the South American Team of the Year for the first time, totaling 47 games played and 10 goals scored.
In the 1999–00 season, Boca became champion of America once again after beating Palmeiras in a penalty-shootout. Riquelme had an excellent performance during the competition, highlighting his match against rivals
The closing of the 2001–02 season, Riquelme's last in Boca, would not be as successful as the previous ones, the main cause being the departure of Carlos Bianchi in the summer of 2001, due to his differences with the president of the club Mauricio Macri. Riquelme would also have his differences with him due to the poor pay of his contract, to which Riquelme would demonstrate in a match against River Plate for the 2001 Clausura where he celebrated in front of the president's box, putting his hands to his ear in protest.
Barcelona (2002–03)
In July 2002, after seven successful seasons with Boca Juniors which brought him and the club six major titles, including the Intercontinental Cup and the Copa Libertadores in 2000, Riquelme was transferred to Barcelona in Spain for a reported €11 million transfer fee.[17] Shortly before his departure, his brother, Cristian, was kidnapped; Riquelme negotiated for his brother's release and eventually paid the ransom, later stating this was one of the reasons why he chose to leave Boca.
Barça manager
Villarreal (2003–06)
When Barcelona signed
At the end of the 2004–05 season, Spanish sports newspaper Marca awarded Riquelme with the title of Most Artistic Player, also earning himself a nomination for the 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year award after scoring a career-best 15 goals in 35 games. The Valencian club finished the season in its best-ever position in third place, and in an effort to keep hold of him, bought up 75% of his rights from Barcelona for up to €8 million, depending on Villarreal performance in the next two seasons. Villarreal also gave Riquelme a four-year contract extension,[22] with the caveat that 25% of any subsequent transfer fee would be provided to Barça should Villarreal sell him.
A peculiar contract situation arose when, on 7 December 2005, Villarreal beat French club Lille 1–0 to win its Champions League group, knocking out English giants Manchester United and advancing to the knockout stages in the club's debut season in the main continental competition. Because of a clause in the transfer contract with Barcelona, Villarreal had to pay €1 million to the Catalan club. Additionally, the contract included two other "€1 million clauses": One if Villarreal finished in one of the top four league positions in 2005–06, and an identical clause for the following season.
On 25 April 2006, as Villarreal reached the last-four in the Champions League, in the second leg against
Riquelme scored his first goal of the 2006–07 season in a 3–2 home victory against Real Zaragoza on 24 September 2006. He scored a penalty in the 79th minute to give Villarreal their third goal of the match.[24] Riquelme went on to make just 13 league appearances during the first half of the 2006–07 La Liga and played no part in the 2006–07 Copa del Rey.
Return to Boca Juniors (2007–14)
2007 loan
Everyone feels the game in their own different way. People say I never smile when I play but I've never seen [Zinedine] Zidane laugh, whether he's winning or losing, and he’s the greatest there's been for the last ten years.
Riquelme in 2006, on his character on the pitch.[25]
Following a tense situation between players, the Villarreal board of directors and manager
During the
During the first leg on 13 June, Riquelme, via a free-kick, played striker Martín Palermo who passed the ball across the face of goal for Rodrigo Palacio to score in the 18th minute. During the second half, Riquelme scored the 2–0 goal in 73rd-minute through a free-kick, with Boca eventually winning 3–0 at home. In the second leg, played away on 20 June, Riquelme scored a second-half double to give Boca Juniors a 2–0 victory and their sixth Copa Libertadores title. Boca Juniors therefore qualified for the 2007 FIFA Club World Cup, and Riquelme was awarded as the competition's Most Valuable Player.
2007–08 season
In August 2007, it was reported that Boca had given up hope of re-signing Riquelme. A few days later, however, the situation changed, with Boca director Juan Carlos Crespi expressing confidence in the player's return "within 10 days". The negotiations stalled when Villarreal's counteroffered to sell Riquelme only in exchange for €4 million, Rodrigo Palacio and half the rights to either
Boca opted to pay Villarreal US$15 million to purchase Riquelme, while Villarreal would pay Riquelme's salary on behalf of Boca Juniors for remainder of the 2007–08 playing season, which was approximately €3 million. The deal was the most expensive fee paid to an Argentine for its respective player in history. Riquelme subsequently signed a contract lasting from the end of 2007 to 2010. He was unable to participate in the 2007 FIFA Club World Cup as he was not registered by FIFA in time to be able to compete at the tournament.
During the entire
During the first-leg of the round of 16 stage on 30 April 2008, Riquelme side footed the ball into the net in the sixth minute after receiving a pass from
2008–09 season
In October 2008, Boca Juniors centre-back
During the second leg of the 2008 Recopa Sudamericana, Riquelme scored a 91st minute free-kick to equalize the scores for Boca Juniors at 2–2 against Arsenal de Sarandí on 27 August 2008. Boca Juniors won the tie 5–3 on aggregate.
2009–10 season
On 12 April 2010, Riquelme scored Boca's third goal in the 47th minute of their 4–0 home victory against Arsenal de Sarandí.[33]
2011–12 season
Riquelme's first appearance in the 2011–12 Argentine Primera División season came during the 2011 Torneo Apertura in a 1–1 home draw against Banfield on 12 June 2011.[34] He scored his first goal of the 2011 Torneo Apertura in a 4–0 home victory against Unión de Santa Fé on 15 August; his was Boca's third goal, coming in the 83rd minute.[35] Boca finished in first place of the 2011 Torneo Clausura with 43 points, going undefeated in 19 league games. They had claimed the title for the first time in four years, securing qualification to the 2012 Copa Libertadores.
Riquelme's first appearances in the
Two weeks later, Riquelme scored Boca's second goal in their 5–4 home defeat against Independiente on 11 March.[40] Another two weeks later, Riquelme scored Boca's second goal in their 2–2 home draw against Lanús on 25 March. He scored in the 41st minute of the match to give Boca a 2–0 lead before the latter scored two second half goals to equalize.[41] In Boca's last Copa Libertadores group-stage match, against Zamora on 18 April, Riquelme scored Boca's second goal in the 75th minute of their 2–0 home victory. The win earned them a second-place finish in their respective group with 13 points, advancing the side to the knockout stages of the competition.[42]
Here, Boca were drawn against
I'm quitting now. I love this club, I love the fans and I'll always be grateful because I am, and will always be, a Boca fan. I feel empty now though.
Riquelme in 2012, on leaving Boca.[25]
During the quarter-final stages of the Copa Libertadores, Boca were drawn against Fluminense. During the first leg in Buenos Aires on 17 May, Riquelme assisted Boca in scoring the only goal of the match when he played a ball through to
After Boca Juniors had eliminated
2012–13 transfer speculation
On 18 October 2012, it was reported that Riquelme's agent, Daniel Bolotnicoff, had denied reports that any
In January 2013, after much speculation that Riquelme was headed to join
On 26 January 2013, Riquelme confessed that he did not miss playing football and that his last options would be to play for Argentinos Juniors or Tigre.[52] On 30 January 2013, it was officially reported that Argentinos Juniors president Luis Seguira had announced that the club would make an offer for Riquelme.[53] On 31 January 2013, it was then reported that Riquelme had visited Tigre's intendent, Sergio Massa, in order to discuss the possibility of his arrival at the club.[54] On 3 February 2013, it was reported that, after various negotiations, Riquelme had accepted the offer to play for Tigre, and that the discussion and confirmation of his contract was the only thing which remained to be done until his official signing with the club.[55]
On 4 February 2013, it was reported that Riquelme had stated that he was prepared to return to Boca Juniors, and that he had contacted Boca coach Carlos Bianchi that he would be available to return.[56]
2013–14 season
It was confirmed on 8 February 2013 that Riquelme would return to Boca Juniors. He was extremely decisive at the second match against Corinthians at the Copa Libertadores, scoring a goal from the midfield and knocking off the reigning FIFA Club World Cup champions.[57][58]
On 30 March 2014, Riquelme scored a free kick in the Superclásico, but could not stop his team from losing 2–1 against River Plate.
Argentinos Juniors (2014)
On 17 July 2014, it was confirmed that Riquelme would sign with Argentinos Juniors. He scored his first goal with his new club on his first game against Boca Unidos.[59]
Retirement
On 23 January 2015, it was reported that Riquelme would travel to Asunción on Saturday 24 January to close the contract offer from
International career
In 1997, after a successful stint with Argentina's under-20 team, Riquelme was called up to the
In 2000, Riquelme participated at the
In 2006, Riquelme was named captain of the Argentina national football team by new coach
In 2011, Riquelme was called up to the Argentina national team by coach Alejandro Sabella for the Superclásico de las Américas, however he eventually withdrew his position from the squad due to injuries from club matches which would leave him unable to complete two games in a matter of days.[71]
Youth
1997 South American Youth Championship
Under coach
1997 FIFA World Youth Championship
Riquleme was selected as captain of Argentina for the
1998 Toulon Tournament
In May 1998,
in the final as Riquelme played all five matches of the tournament and was named as Player of the Tournament.Senior
1999 Copa América
Riquelme was included in Argentina's 22-man squad for the 1999 Copa América in Paraguay, wearing the number 22 shirt. He was one of six Boca Juniors players selected in the squad. He played in Argentina's opening group stage match, a 3–1 victory against Ecuador on 1 July 1999. He was replaced in the 90th minute for Diego Cagna. in Argentina's second group stage fixture, on 4 July 1999, Riquelme played the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 loss against Colombia. On 7 July 1999, he again played the full 90 minutes in Argentina's third group stage match, a 2–0 victory over Uruguay. Argentina finished in second place of their respective group with six points, facing Brazil in the quarter-finals on 11 July 1999. Riquelme played in the entire match of Argentina's 2–1 defeat, having been in front 1–0 until the 32nd minute of the match.[80]
2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
Under former national youth team coach José Pékerman, Riquelme was selected for the
On 26 June, Argentina faced
Riquelme was awarded as the Silver Ball Winner, being the second best player at the tournament.2006 FIFA World Cup
Again under coach José Pékerman, Riquelme was included in the Argentina 23-man squad for the 2006 World Cup, where he was given the number 10 shirt for the first time in history. Argentina were drawn against Netherlands, Serbia and Montenegro and the Ivory Coast in what was regarded as the tournament's "group of death". On 10 June, he started in Argentina's opening group stage match against the Ivory Coast. Argentina had been leading 1–0 before Riquelme assisted Javier Saviola in scoring Argentina's second goal in their 2–1 victory. Riquelme was then substituted off of the field for Pablo Aimar in the 93rd minute.[86] On 16 June, Argentina faced Serbia and Montenegro in Gelsenkirchen, where Riquelme played the full 90 minutes of an eventual 6–0 victory for Argentina. Riquelme was the key in a sequence of 24 passes made by the Argentine team, setting up their second goal scored by Esteban Cambiasso when he fed Saviola, who slipped a pass inside for Cambiasso; Cambiasso then knocked the ball to Hernán Crespo, who back-heeled a return pass back to Cambiasso, who then netted from 12 yards. Crespo described the movement as "the most beautiful goal".[18] Riquelme also assisted Argentina in scoring their fourth goal, quickly taking a free-kick which was played to Lionel Messi, who crossed the ball in for Crespo to score at the far post. Riquelme was awarded as the Man of the Match.[87][88]
On 21 June, Argentina drew 0–0 with the Netherlands in Frankfurt in the last group-stage fixture. Riquelme was substituted off in the 80th minute for Pablo Aimar as Argentina finished in first place of their group, along with the Netherlands, with seven points.[89] On 24 June, Riquelme celebrated his 28th birthday as Argentina faced Mexico in the round of 16. After Mexico had taken a sixth-minute lead through Rafael Márquez, Riquelme had taken a corner-kick in the tenth minute which saw Hernán Crespo flick the ball into the net.[90] The match stayed level until extra time when Maxi Rodríguez scored in the 98th minute to send Argentina through to the quarter-finals.[91] Argentina faced hosts Germany in the quarter-finals on 30 June. In the 49th minute, Riquelme delivered in a corner pin-pointing Roberto Ayala, who headered the ball into the net, giving Argentina a 1–0 lead. Riquelme was then replaced in the 72nd minute by substitute Esteban Cambiasso. Moments later, Germany had equalized in the 80th minute through Miroslav Klose. The match was decided via a penalty shoot-out, which Germany won 4–2.[92]
2007 Copa América
On 26 June 2007, Riquelme was recalled to the national team by coach Alfio Basile as part of Argentina's 23-man squad for 2007 Copa América. During the early morning after Boca Juniors had claimed the 2007 Copa Libertadores, Riquelme hurriedly returned to Buenos Aires and departed with the Argentina national team to Venezuela for the tournament. On 28 June, Riquelme featured in Argentina's opening group stage match, a 4–1 victory against the United States.[93] On 2 July, Argentina faced Colombia in their second group stage match. Riquelme netted twice, with a header in the 34th minute and then with a free-kick in the 45th minute, as Argentina won the match, 4–2.[94]
Argentina went on to win their final group stage match against
2008 Summer Olympics
In August 2008, Riquelme was included as an
On 16 August, Riquelme featured in Argentina's 2–1 quarter-final victory against the Netherlands, advancing to the semi-finals.[105] On 19 August, Argentina faced Brazil in the semi-finals, when after two Sergio Agüero goals, Riquelme scored a 76th-minute penalty to give Argentina a 3–0 victory.[106] On 23 August, Argentina faced Nigeria in the final in front of 89,102 spectators at the Beijing National Stadium, where Argentina defeated Nigeria 1–0 to claim its second consecutive gold medal at the Summer Olympics.[107]
Style of play
Considered one of the best playmakers in the world in his prime, as well as one of the most talented Argentine players of his generation, Riquelme was a "
Second Vice-President
On 8 December 2019, the formula headed by Jorge Amor Ameal, Mario Pergolini and Juan Román Riquelme was chosen with 52.84% of the votes, achieving the historical record in Argentine football of 20,045 votes in total. They took office on 13 December 2019.[117]
On Saturday, 7 March 2020 (85 days after taking office), he obtained his first title as Second Vice-President. Boca Juniors wins the 2019–20 Superliga beating the River Plate led by Marcelo Gallardo in the final stretch.[118]
Personal life
Riquelme's brother, Sebastián, is a current professional footballer.[119]
Career statistics
Club
Club | Season | League | League | Cup | Continental | Total | ||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
Boca Juniors | 1996–97 | Primera División | 22 | 4 | 22 | 4 | ||||
1997–98 | Primera División | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |||
1998–99 | Primera División | 37 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 42 | 10 | |||
1999–2000 | Primera División | 24 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 40 | 7 | |||
2000–01 | Primera División | 27 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 41 | 13 | |||
2001–02 | Primera División | 22 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 10 | |||
Total | 151 | 38 | 43 | 6 | 194 | 44 | ||||
Barcelona | 2002–03 | La Liga | 30 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 42 | 6 |
Villarreal (loan) | 2003–04 | La Liga | 33 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 48 | 13 |
2004–05 | La Liga | 35 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 46 | 17 | |
Villarreal | 2005–06 | La Liga | 25 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 38 | 14 |
2006–07 | La Liga | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
Total | 106 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 8 | 145 | 45 | ||
Boca Juniors (loan) | 2007 | Primera División | 15 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 10 | ||
Boca Juniors | 2007–08 | Primera División | 10 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 5 | ||
2008–09 | Primera División | 28 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 35 | 9 | |||
2009–10 | Primera División | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 3 | |||
2010–11 | Primera División | 13 | 4 | 13 | 4 | |||||
2011–12 | Primera División | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 38 | 8 | |
2012–13 | Primera División | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 2 | |
2013–14 | Primera División | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 7 | |
Total | 141 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 21 | 194 | 48 | ||
Argentinos Juniors | 2013–14 | Primera División | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
2014–15
|
Primera B Nacional | 15 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | |
Total | 15 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | ||
Career total | 443 | 106 | 14 | 7 | 139 | 37 | 596 | 150 |
International
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Argentina | 1997 | 1 | 0 |
1998 | 0 | 0 | |
1999 | 5 | 0 | |
2000 | 0 | 0 | |
2001 | 0 | 0 | |
2002 | 1 | 0 | |
2003 | 3 | 1 | |
2004 | 6 | 1 | |
2005 | 13 | 6 | |
2006 | 8 | 0 | |
2007 | 9 | 9 | |
2008 | 5 | 0 | |
Total | 51 | 17 |
International goals
- Argentina score listed first, score column indicates score after each Riquelme goal. Sign ‡ indicates goals scored from a penalty kick.
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 30 April 2003 | June 11 Stadium, Tripoli, Libya
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Libya | 2–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |
2. | 17 November 2004 | El Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina
|
Venezuela | 2–1 | 3–2 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
3. | 8 June 2005 | El Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Brazil | 2–0 | 3–1 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
4. | 15 June 2005 | Stadium Cologne, Cologne, Germany | Tunisia | 1–0 ‡ | 2–1 | 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup |
5. | 18 June 2005 | EasyCredit-Stadion, Nuremberg , Germany
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Australia | 2–0 ‡ | 4–2 | 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup |
6. | 21 June 2005 | EasyCredit-Stadion, Nuremberg, Germany | Germany | 1–1 | 2–2 | 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup |
7. | 9 October 2005 | El Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Peru | 1–0 ‡ | 2–0 | 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification |
8. | 16 November 2005 | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha , Qatar
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Qatar | 1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
9. | 2 July 2007 | José Pachencho Romero, Maracaibo, Venezuela | Colombia | 2–1 | 4–2 | 2007 Copa América |
10. | 3–1 | |||||
11. | 8 July 2007 | Estadio Metropolitano, Barquisimeto , Venezuela
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Peru | 1–0 | 4–0 | 2007 Copa América |
12. | 4–0 | |||||
13. | 11 July 2007 | Puerto Ordaz , Venezuela
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Mexico | 3–0 ‡ | 3–0 | 2007 Copa América |
14. | 13 October 2007 | El Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Chile | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
15. | 2–0 | |||||
16. | 17 November 2007 | El Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Bolivia | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
17. | 3–0 |
Honours
Player
Boca Juniors[122]
- Argentine Primera División: 1998 Apertura, 1999 Clausura, 2000 Apertura, 2008 Apertura, 2011 Apertura
- Copa Argentina: 2012
- Copa Libertadores: 2000, 2001, 2007
- Recopa Sudamericana: 2008
- Intercontinental Cup: 2000
Villarreal
Argentina U-20[124]
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: 1997
- South American Youth Championship: 1997
Argentina U-21
- Olympic Gold Medal: 2008
- Copa América Runner-up: 2007
- FIFA Confederations Cup Runner-up: 2005
Vice President
Boca Juniors[122]
- Argentine Primera División: 2020, 2022
- Copa Argentina: 2020
- Copa de la Liga Profesional: 2020, 2022
- Supercopa Argentina: 2022
Individual
- 1998[125]
- South American Team of the Year: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2011[11]
- Argentine Footballer of the Year: 2000, 2001, 2008, 2011[126]
- Copa Libertadores Most Valuable Player: 2001, 2007[127]
- South American Footballer of the Year: 2001[128]
- La Liga Don Balón Award (Foreign Player of the Year): 2004–05[129]
- Most Artistic Player by Marca: 2005[130]
- FIFA Confederations Cup Silver Ball: 2005[131]
- FIFA World Cup top assist provider: 2006[132]
- Copa Libertadores Player of the Week: May 8–10 / 2012
- The Best Argentine midfielder by Olé: 2012
- The Best local Argentine player by Olé: 2012
- The Historical Team for Copa Libertadores of all time[133]
- FIFPro World XI Nominee: 2006, 2007[134]
- Ballon d'Or Nominee: 2005, 2007 (14th)
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External links
- Riquelme, Juan Román Archived 17 June 2012 at the Wayback Machine; Historia de Boca (in Spanish)
- Juan Román Riquelme at BDFutbol
- Juan Román Riquelme at National-Football-Teams.com
- Juan Román Riquelme – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Tribute site (in Spanish)
- Futbol360 profile (in Spanish)
- Guardian Stats Centre (guardian.touch-line.com) at the Wayback Machine (archived 20 November 2011)