 Diego Buonanotte of River Plate |
"River might not have Messi, but we've got Buonanotte"
Héctor Pitarch, River Plate youth divisions co-ordinator
"Diego is a priceless talent"
José María Aguilar, River Plate president
Small in stature, technically gifted and a wonderful finisher, Diego Buonanotte is one of the most exciting talents to have emerged from Argentina in recent years.
At just 1.60m, Buonanotte is tiny figure but has the ability to get a hold of for any prolonged period of time.
His low of centre of gravity, combined with elusive movement and the customary Latin dribbling ability, allow him to ghost past defenders in a manner which at times defies logic.
The diminutive star shot to stardom when he was handed a shock full debut for River Plate in the Super Clásico against bitter rivals Boca Juniors, only one week after coming in as a substitute for the second time in his career and scoring his first goal at senior level.
River won 2-0, and it all started going right for Buonanotte as he was named man of the match in the biggest match in Argentina.
He didn't score, but his performance - which led to a standing ovation when Buonanotte was subbed late in the match - was the true arrival, demonstrating the youngster's ability.
Buonanotte, who was named by World Soccer Magazine as one of the '50 most exciting teenagers in the world, has since been included as a regular starter in the team.
Under new boss Diego Simeone in the first half of 2008, El Enano just kept getting better, finishing as club top scorer with nine goals in their march to the Clausura 2008 trophy.
River fans voted him their most important player, narrowly ahead of club legend Ariel Ortega, as Los Millonarios claimed their first league title in four years.
In a star-studded list of Argentina which won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Buonanotte was the only home-based player apart from Boca playmaker Juan Román Riquelme.
He only played one full match, the final group game against Serbia, but scored the second in a 2-0 win from a far free kick.
His early adventures in the Albiceleste jersey, though, were less than satisfying as he was part of Argentina U-17 squad that failed to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Championship Peru 2005.
But still, the Estadio Monumental faithful see in Buonanotte a worthy successor to Millonarios legends such as Ortega, Hernán Crespo, Andrés D'Alessandro, Pablo Aimar and Javier Saviola.
Full name: Diego Mario Buonanotte Rende
Date of birth: April 19, 1988
Birthplace: Teodolina, Santa Fé, Argentina
Nationality: Argentinian
2nd nationality: Italian
Height: 1.60 m
Weight: 56 kg
Club: River Plate
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Number: 30
Honours:
Olympic Games (2008)
Argentinian Primera División (Clausura 2008)
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At just 1.60m, Buonanotte is tiny figure but has the ability to get a hold of for any prolonged period of time.
His low of centre of gravity, combined with elusive movement and the customary Latin dribbling ability, allow him to ghost past defenders in a manner which at times defies logic.
The diminutive star shot to stardom when he was handed a shock full debut for River Plate in the Super Clásico against bitter rivals Boca Juniors, only one week after coming in as a substitute for the second time in his career and scoring his first goal at senior level.
River won 2-0, and it all started going right for Buonanotte as he was named man of the match in the biggest match in Argentina.
He didn't score, but his performance - which led to a standing ovation when Buonanotte was subbed late in the match - was the true arrival, demonstrating the youngster's ability.
Under new boss Diego Simeone in the first half of 2008, El Enano just kept getting better, finishing as club top scorer with nine goals in their march to the Clausura 2008 trophy.
River fans voted him their most important player, narrowly ahead of club legend Ariel Ortega, as Los Millonarios claimed their first league title in four years.
In a star-studded list of Argentina which won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Buonanotte was the only home-based player apart from Boca playmaker Juan Román Riquelme.
He only played one full match, the final group game against Serbia, but scored the second in a 2-0 win from a far free kick.
His early adventures in the Albiceleste jersey, though, were less than satisfying as he was part of Argentina U-17 squad that failed to qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Championship Peru 2005.
But still, the Estadio Monumental faithful see in Buonanotte a worthy successor to Millonarios legends such as Ortega, Hernán Crespo, Andrés D'Alessandro, Pablo Aimar and Javier Saviola.
Full name: Diego Mario Buonanotte Rende
Date of birth: April 19, 1988
Birthplace: Teodolina, Santa Fé, Argentina
Nationality: Argentinian
2nd nationality: Italian
Height: 1.60 m
Weight: 56 kg
Club: River Plate
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Number: 30
Honours:
Olympic Games (2008)
Argentinian Primera División (Clausura 2008)
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