Juan Riquelme  San Fernando, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
Juan Riquelme earned the respect of soccer fans during his time
with Boca Juniors, but it’s his ongoing stint with Villarreal CF
that has turned him into a favorite among fans and colleagues.
Juan Riquelme Biography  Riquelme was born on June 26, 1978, in
San Fernando, Buenos Aries Province, Argentina. Like many of his
soccer-playing colleagues, Riquelme started playing at a young
age, honing his skills by joining with numerous local soccer
clubs.  His hard work and dedication paid off in 1995, when the
Boca Juniors added him to their roster. He made his debut with
the club a year later and instantly proved his worth by
assisting his teammates in a 2-0 victory over rivals, Union de
Santa Fe.  His success with Boca Juniors made Riquelme an
attractive acquisition for a variety of clubs, but the athlete
ultimately decided to sign with FC Barcelona in 2002, for €9
million (roughly $11 million).  Though he scored five goals
during his debut season with