Javier Mascherano June 8, 1984) has authority and presence in the centre of the pitch. The captain of Argentina is a natural leader and is superb when tracking back to win tackles and protect his defence Circumstances and a series of injuries meant that his role increased as the season went on. He started playing in midfield competing for a place with Busquets, but ended the season showing his virtues as a central defender(as Puyol, Milito and Abidal were all out for some time). It was as a centre back that League for the first time Wembley, where he won the Champions Mascherano played He sweeps up across the middle of the field and lays the ball off movement. He is technically for team-mates to create forward gifted and has a good shot from distance as well as an aptitude for tactics and discipline. His natural awareness and positional sense also make him a fearsome player.
