Goal.com: Argentina's rising stars (5 Feb 2006 06:49 GMT)
I've just noticed Goal.com published quite interesting article about argentinian youngsters (click the link to read all article). There are some excerpts below.
Sergio Aguero (17) - gifted young midfielder that has caught the Argentine press by surprise. His greatest qualities are his technique, his vision, and his awesome dribbling ability. The young striker impressed in the pre-season with some outstanding displays and has already gotten of the mark in the Clausura. He has been compared to the great Diego Maradona, and Pekerman has recently stated that even though he is very young his good form may earn him an Argentina call up. At the moment he is almost assured of a spot in Argentina's World Cup squad.
Rodrigo Palacio (23) - since arriving at Boca Juniors from Banfield last year Palacio has become one the best strikers in Argentina. He was Boca's leading scorer in last season's Apertura Championship with ten goals, and has already been of the mark in the Clausura. The "Jewel", as he is called by the Argentine press won himself a place in Boca's starting line-up last season, beating the likes of Boca idol Guillermo Barros Schelotto, and Marcelo Delgado. Palacio represented Argentina in a World Cup Qualifier match against Bolivia in March last year, and his recent outstanding form could lead to another call up.
Fernando Gago (19) - creative midfielder that became a regular in the Boca team almost as soon as he made his debut for the first team, after playing for Boca's youth categories. Gago has been compared to Boca idol Juan Roman Riquelme, and former Argentine superstar Fernando Redondo. One of his main attributes is his great ability to intercept passes. After robbing the ball from the opposition he can set up goal scoring opportunities with his good vision, and quick feet. Another of his qualities is his pin-point passing accuracy that has been compared to the best by the Argentine press. He played a key role in helping Argentina win the World Youth Cup last year, and is likely to represent the senior team in the future.
German Lux (23) - since Franco Costanzo moved to Alaves last year German Lux has become River's number one goalkeeper. He is a young goalkeeper with lots of experience, having represented Argentina as a starting goalkeeper in the 2004 Olympic Games, as well as in the more recent Confederations Cup. He is one of Jose Pekerman's preferred goalkeepers, and is likely to be selected in the Argentine squad for next year's World Cup.
Lucas Castroman (24) - his performances for Velez last year had been absolutely brilliant, and it is fair to say that at the moment he is the best player in the Argentine league. He played a key role in helping Velez win the Clausura Championship, scoring 8 goals, and scored 3 times last season, until an injury kept him out for the remainder of the season. Castroman has recuperated from a long lay off and is likely to impress in the Copa Libertadores. He has recently stated that he will love to be part of Argentina's World Cup squad, and coach Jose Pekerman has suggested that if he has a good start to the season it will be almost impossible not to select him. Castroman played in the Serie A for 4 years, representing Lazio, and Udinese.
Daniel Bilos (25) - he played an important role in helping Banfield finish second in last year's Clausura, and to a quarter final finish in the Copa Libertadores; a remarkable achievement for the club. His best qualities are his heading ability, and the remarkable runs he makes on the flanks. His good form led to Boca snapping him up last season, and the player has lived up to his reputation. He has been in stunning form, and Jose Pekerman has suggested that Bilos might be chosen in Argentina's final World Cup squad.
source : Goal.com