1. At international level, Javier Pastore made his senior debut in 2010, and went on to make over 20 appearances for his country.
14 Facts About Javier Pastore
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Javier Pastore represented Argentina at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and at three editions of the Copa America, reaching consecutive finals of the latter competition in 2015 and 2016.
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Javier Pastore was born in Cordoba in an Italian-Argentine family originally from Volvera, Turin.
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Javier Pastore started his career in the youth system of the Argentine club Talleres, and slowly worked his way up to the first team.
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Javier Pastore ended up as the team's top scorer with seven goals and three assists.
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Javier Pastore then established himself as a regular under the tutelage of Rossi, playing usually in a role behind the regular striking duo of Fabrizio Miccoli and Edinson Cavani.
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On 6 August 2011, Paris Saint-Germain formally announced the signing of Javier Pastore, issuing him the number 27 shirt.
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On 4 September 2021, Javier Pastore signed for La Liga club Elche on a one-year contract.
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In January 2023, Javier Pastore announced that his Elche contract had been terminated by mutual consent and he was leaving the club.
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On 25 May 2010, Javier Pastore was included by Maradona in Argentina's 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Javier Pastore was included by manager Sergio Batista in Argentina's 23-man squad for the 2011 Copa America on home soil.
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Later that year, Javier Pastore was selected by coach Gerardo Martino for the 2015 Copa America, and started in the team's opening fixture against Paraguay in La Serena.
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In 2016, Javier Pastore was included in Argentina's 23-man squad for the Copa America Centenario.
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An elegant, creative and technically gifted advanced playmaker, with excellent dribbling skills and close control, Javier Pastore is capable of playing in several offensive roles, due to his ability to both score and create goals.