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Pablo AimarArgentine footballer
Date of Birth: 03.11.1979
Country:  Argentina |
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Biography of Pablo Aimar
Early Career and Rise to ProminencePablo Aimar is an Argentine football player who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for the Portuguese club, Benfica. He began his career at River Plate, joining the first team in the 1997/98 season, after turning down an opportunity to study medicine. Aimar quickly gained recognition as one of Argentina's most talented young footballers.
Success at Valencia
In 2001, Aimar made a move to Valencia for a transfer fee of €24 million. He lived up to the high expectations placed on him and helped the team win the Spanish championship in the 2001/2002 season. He also played a crucial role in Valencia's journey to the final of the UEFA Champions League, where they were eventually defeated by Bayern Munich. Aimar's time at Valencia was marked by injury setbacks, but he managed to win the UEFA Cup with the team in 2004.
International Career
Aimar represented the Argentina national team in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups. He was considered one of the country's brightest talents and was even referred to by Diego Maradona as his successor as the world's best player, alongside other young Argentine talents like Andres D'Alessandro and Lionel Messi.
Illness and Transfers
On April 12, 2006, Aimar was hospitalized with acute viral meningitis. However, he made a full recovery and returned to the football field. There were rumors of him joining Liverpool, his former coach Rafael Benitez's team, but on July 29, 2006, Aimar signed a four-year contract with Zaragoza for a transfer fee of €11 million and an annual salary of €1.5 million. Despite high expectations, Zaragoza struggled and eventually got relegated from the Spanish top flight.
Move to Benfica
In July 2008, Aimar joined Benfica for a transfer fee of €7.5 million. He signed a three-year contract with the club. During his time at Benfica, Aimar won the Portuguese League Cup in 2009.
Overall, Pablo Aimar's career has been marked by his exceptional talent, success at both club and international levels, and his ability to overcome challenges such as injuries and illness.
