Juan Pablo Sorín facts for kids
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| Full name | Juan Pablo Sorín | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1976 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Left-back, left midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1992–1994 | Argentinos Juniors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Argentinos Juniors | 20 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Juventus | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1999 | River Plate | 138 | (16) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2004 | Cruzeiro | 121 | (18) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | → Lazio (loan) | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | → Barcelona (loan) | 15 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | → Paris Saint-Germain (loan) | 33 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2006 | Villarreal | 41 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2008 | Hamburger SV | 24 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | Cruzeiro | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 402 | (50) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1995 | Argentina U20 | 6 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–2006 | Argentina | 75 | (11) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Juan Pablo Sorín (born on May 5, 1976) is a former Argentine footballer. He used to play as a left-back or a left midfielder. After retiring from playing, he became a sports broadcaster.
Sorín had a very successful career playing for different clubs. He played in his home country, Argentina, with River Plate. He also played in Brazil with Cruzeiro. In Europe, he played for famous teams like Barcelona, Lazio, Paris Saint-Germain, and Villarreal.
He also played for the Argentina national team 75 times. He represented his country in two World Cups, two Copa América tournaments, and the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. He was even the captain of the Argentine team at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
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About Juan Pablo Sorín
Juan Pablo Sorín was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is also known by his nickname Juampi. He wrote a book called Grandes Chicos, which means "Big Kids". He wrote it to help raise money to build a school and a children's hospital in Argentina.
Today, Sorín lives in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. For several years, from 2012 to 2017, he worked as a pundit (a sports expert who gives opinions) for ESPN Brasil.
Sorín's Club Journey
Starting in Argentina
Sorín began his football journey in the youth teams of Argentinos Juniors, a club in Buenos Aires. He joined their main team in 1994. In 1995, he was the captain of the Argentina Under-20 team. They won the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship in Qatar.
After this big win, Italian club Juventus signed him. However, he didn't play much there, only four games. So, he soon returned to Argentina.
Success with River Plate
In 1996, Sorín joined River Plate. This move helped his career a lot. With River Plate, he won many titles:
- Three Apertura championships (1996, 1997, and 1999)
- One Clausura championship (1997)
- The Copa Libertadores in 1996
- The Supercopa Sudamericana in 1997
Playing in Brazil and Europe
In 2000, Sorín moved to Cruzeiro in Brazil. He played there for two and a half seasons. He helped them win the 2000 Copa do Brasil and became a fan favorite.
In 2002, he went on loan to Lazio in Italy. He had some injuries there and only played six league games.
Time at Barcelona and PSG
After Lazio, Sorín joined Barcelona in Spain in 2003. He played 15 games and scored one goal for them. He scored his goal in a 2–0 win against Celta Vigo.
Later in 2003, he was loaned to Paris Saint-Germain in France. There, he won the 2003–04 Coupe de France, a major French cup.
Sorín returned to Cruzeiro in Brazil in 2004 for a short period.
Joining Villarreal
In November 2004, Sorín moved to another Spanish team, Villarreal. He scored his first goal for them in February 2005, which was a winning goal against Atlético Madrid. He helped Villarreal finish third in the league, which meant they qualified for the UEFA Champions League.
In the 2005–06 season, he played 13 games in the Champions League. He even scored a goal against Everton. Villarreal reached the semi-finals of the Champions League that year, which was a great achievement for the club.
Moving to Hamburg and Retirement
In 2006, Sorín signed with Hamburger SV in Germany. He played for two years there, but injuries limited his appearances to 24 games. His contract ended in 2008.
He then returned to Cruzeiro in Brazil for a third time in August 2008. However, injuries continued to affect him. He played only one more game before announcing his retirement from football on July 28, 2009.
International Career for Argentina
Sorín first played for the Argentina national team in 1995. His first big tournament was the 1999 Copa América.
World Cup Appearances
Sorín was part of the Argentine team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan and South Korea. He played in all three group matches against Nigeria, England, and Sweden. Argentina was a favorite to win, but they were knocked out early after winning one game, losing one, and drawing one.
He also played in the 2004 Copa América, scoring a goal against Colombia. Argentina reached the final but lost to Brazil on penalties. The next year, Sorín played in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, where Argentina again lost to Brazil in the final.
For the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, Sorín was chosen as the captain of the Argentine team. He was a very important player, known for his attacking runs from the back. Argentina played well, beating Ivory Coast and crushing Serbia and Montenegro 6–0. They then beat Mexico in extra time to reach the quarter-finals. In the quarter-finals, they faced the host nation, Germany, and lost in a penalty shootout.
How Sorín Played
Juan Pablo Sorín was known as a strong and hardworking left-back. He could also play as a centre-back or anywhere on the left side of the field. He was good at passing and crossing the ball with his left foot.
Even though he played mostly in defensive roles, he loved to run forward and join the attack. He used his skills and his strong heading ability to score goals and create chances for his team. He had a unique and exciting style of play.
Honours and Awards
Sorín won many trophies and awards throughout his career:
River Plate
- Argentine Primera División: 1996 Apertura, 1997 Clausura, 1997 Apertura, 1999 Apertura
- Copa Libertadores: 1996
- Supercopa Libertadores: 1997
Cruzeiro
- Copa do Brasil: 2000
- Campeonato Mineiro: 2009
- Copa Sul-Minas: 2001, 2002
Paris Saint-Germain
- Coupe de France: 2003–04
Argentina
- FIFA World Youth Championship: 1995
- Pan American Games: 1995 (Gold Medal)
Individual Awards
- South American Team of the Year: 1996, 2000, 2001
- Bola de Prata: 2000
- UNFP Player of the Month: April 2004
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See also
In Spanish: Juan Pablo Sorín para niños
- List of select Jewish association football (soccer) players
