Carlos Alberto Tevez Argentine football player Date of Birth: 05.02.1984 Country: Argentina

1. Biography of Carlos Alberto Tevez
2. Early Life and Nickname
3. Early Career
4. Move to England
5. Move to Manchester City and Current Career

Biography of Carlos Alberto Tevez

Carlos Tevez, the Argentine footballer, is known not only for his unique accuracy in scoring goals, but also for his ability to score goals that determine the outcome of a game. Carlos has gained worldwide fame for his effectiveness on the field. He has played for numerous prestigious clubs and teams throughout his career.

Early Life and Nickname

Carlos Alberto Martinez was born in Ciudadela, Buenos Aires Province, and grew up in the nearby neighborhood of Ejército de Los Andes. This neighborhood is commonly known as 'Fuerte Apache' or 'Apache Fort'. Carlos himself earned the nickname 'El Apache' due to his association with this neighborhood. His parents changed his last name, and he received his new maternal surname during a conflict between youth clubs 'All Boys' and 'Boca Juniors'.

Early Career

Carlos made his debut for 'Boca Juniors' on October 21, 2001, at the age of 16. He performed exceptionally well for the club, and even earned the nickname of being the potential successor to Diego Maradona. In January 2005, Tevez was transferred to 'Corinthians' for a record-breaking deal in South American football history. He signed a 5-year contract with the club for £6.85 million.

Move to England

In August 2006, Tevez expressed his desire to leave 'Corinthians', and later confirmed that he had signed a contract with 'West Ham United'. His debut for the team took place on September 10, 2006, but the following 9 games did not result in a single victory or goal from Tevez. However, he scored his first goal for the team on March 4, 2007. In July 2007, Tevez planned to join 'Manchester United' for a fee of £20 million. After some negotiations, 'MU' acquired Tevez on a 2-year loan contract. He made his debut for the club on August 15, 2007, and quickly became an important player, scoring 15 crucial goals in his first season.

Move to Manchester City and Current Career

After his loan spell with 'Manchester United' ended, Tevez joined their rivals, 'Manchester City', signing a five-year contract. He scored his first goal for the team on August 27, 2009, and continued to demonstrate his high level of play. In 2013, Tevez transferred to 'Juventus' for a fee of £10 million with additional conditions. He made his debut for the team on August 18, 2013, scoring one of the four unanswered goals. Tevez finished the season as the top scorer for the club and was awarded the 'Player of the Season' award. He continues to perform successfully for 'Juventus', scoring crucial goals and earning recognition from colleagues, journalists, and fans. Tevez's incredible energy and effectiveness as a forward make him one of the most valuable players in 'Juventus'.