What position is Mascherano?
Midfielder
Defender
Javier Mascherano/Position
Javier Alejandro Mascherano born 8 June 1984 is an Argentine professional football player who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team.
When did Mascherano leave Barca?
Former FC Barcelona player Javier Mascherano has decided to bring an end to his career as a footballer. On Sunday, November 15, the Argentine, who was a Barça player from 2010 to 2018, announced his retirement.
How much did Liverpool sell Mascherano for?
The transfer reportedly cost Liverpool £18.6 million, and covered not only the transfer fee, but also the player’s wages for the four-year deal.
What year did Mascherano leave Liverpool?
2010
A hugely popular player among Liverpool supporters, Javier Mascherano left the club unceremoniously in 2010 and the Argentine has opened up on his anger towards the Reds at the time.
Is Iniesta retired?
His contract with the J1 League club runs until January 2024, after which the veteran may decide to retire from playing and potentially return to Catalonia.
How many goals has Mascherano scored in his career?
Stats by club
| club | ||
|---|---|---|
| FC Barcelona | 334 | 8 |
| Liverpool FC | 139 | 7 |
| Hebei FC | 54 | 10 |
| Club Atlético River Plate | 25 | – |
How many games did Mascherano play for Liverpool?
A fee of £22,000,000 was agreed between Liverpool and Barcelona on 27 August and Mascherano left to sign a four-year deal with the Catalonians. Mascherano ended his Liverpool career with 2 goals in 139 appearances, however he failed to win a trophy with the club.
Is Mascherano still in Barcelona?
Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. Mascherano, the most capped player in Argentina’s history, made the announcement in a press conference at his current club, Estudiantes.
Why did Mascherano leave Liverpool?
“I was quite angry that they weren’t keeping their word. Refusing to play at City was the way I found to show my annoyance. I’d told the club I wanted to leave for family reasons, so I was very upset to have to act the way I did. There was no other option – otherwise, Liverpool wouldn’t keep their promise.”