Juan Román Riquelme
Argentine association football player
1978 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Argentine association football player
Born
June 24, 1978
Age
~48 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
association football player, sports executive
ArgentinaBorn in San Fernando Partido
1978
Born in San Fernando Partido (1978-06-24)
2000
AwardFootballer of the Year of Argentina
2001
AwardFootballer of the Year of Argentina
2001
AwardSouth American Footballer of the Year
2008
AwardFootballer of the Year of Argentina
2011
AwardFootballer of the Year of Argentina
About
Juan Román Riquelme is an Argentine former professional footballer and current president of Boca Juniors. Known for his elegant playing style, passing, vision, creativity, free-kick technique, and ball retention, he is widely considered one of the greatest playmakers of all time. He is a major symbol of the "enganche" figure, a classic attacking midfield role prominent in Argentine football.
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Who is Juan Román Riquelme?+
Juan Román Riquelme is an Argentine former professional footballer and current president of Boca Juniors. Known for his elegant playing style, passing, vision, creativity, free-kick technique, and ball retention, he is widely considered one of the greatest playmakers of all time. He is a major symbo
What does the name Juan mean?+
The name Juan means "Chinese given name (娟)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Juan Román Riquelme born?+
Juan Román Riquelme was born on June 24, 1978.
Name Meaning
Chinese given name (娟)
The name Juan is of Spanish origin, meaning "Chinese given name (娟)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Juan — June 24, 1978
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
Respect.
— .
Hated losing to you. But respect. Always.
— a rival
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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