On 17 June he ended the speculation regarding his career by completing a season-long loan switch to La Liga outfit Real Zaragoza, citing his desire to play in Spain as a major factor in his decision. But he was attracting the attention of many European clubs with strong interest from the likes of Atlético Madrid and Benfica. Portsmouth survived and manager Harry Redknapp sought to sign D'Alessandro on a permanent basis. On Easter Monday, 17 April, he scored his first goal in English football – a contender for goal of the season – in Portsmouth's 2–1 defeat away to Charlton Athletic. His main objective with his new club was to blend in with new teammates and help his club to avoid relegation. On 31 January 2006, to the surprise of most fans, D'Alessandro joined English Premier League club Portsmouth on loan for the remainder of the season. On 21 September 2005, D'Alessandro scored the Bundesliga's 40,000th goal since its creation in 1963, netting the fourth goal in a 4–2 victory over Hannover 96. He eventually transferred to Wolfsburg in July 2003 for a club record €9 million. With the River Plate senior team, he won the 2001––03 Primera División titles.ĭ'Alessandro attracted attention from European clubs following his success and performances at the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. He followed the likes of Santiago Solari and Pablo Aimar through the ranks, together with Javier Saviola, with whom he shared the limelight in the 2001 Youth World Championship. Known as El Cabezón ("The Big Headed") for how large his big head looks on his small frame rather than any ego connotations, he emerged through the River Plate youth system that has produced much of Argentina's top talent over the years.
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He joined the labor force as a pizza delivery boy before becoming a professional footballer. Club career Early career ĭ'Alessandro was born in the La Paternal section of Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2020, he was awarded Brazilian citizenship. He won an Olympic gold medal with Argentina in 2004 and also played at that year's Copa América. He has played top-flight football in Argentina, Germany, England, Spain, Brazil and Uruguay.
*Club domestic league appearances and goalsĪndrés Nicolás D'Alessandro (born 15 April 1981) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
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