Giovani dos Santos

Freddy Adu · 08-24-2007, 01:02 AM

Name: Giovani Dos Santos Ramírez
Position: Forward
Place of birth: Monterrey (Mexico)
Date of birth: 11-05-1989
Height: 174 cm
Weight: 77 kg

Giovani Dos Santos Ramírez

Giovani is only the second Mexican player to pull on a Barça shirt following on from Rafael Márquez. He joins the senior squad at the age of 18.
Giovani comes from a footballing family – his father ‘Zizinho’, was a professional player with Monterrey and his brother, Jonathan, has also been with Barça -, and has been learning his trade at the Club since 2002.

His progress through the youth ranks of the Club saw him play with Infantil A (2002-03), Cadet B (2003-04), Cadet A (2004-05) and Juvenil A (2005-06). Last season he played with Barça B.

Giovani Dos Santos made the definitive step up to the senior squad for the 2007-08 season, though he trained with first team in the previous summer, making his debut – goal included - against Aarhus in Denmark on 28th July 2006.

On the international stage, he won the World under-17 championship with Mexico in Peru in 2005, where he was chosen as the second best player of the tournament. He also took part in the World under -20 championship in 2007, where Mexico were eliminated by Argentina in the quarterfinals. This time he was chosen as the third best player.

PROFILE

Giovani has powerful legs and stands out for his speed and dribbling skills. This left-footed player is dangerous down either wing but can also play behind the main striker or as a centre forward. He usually takes his chances in front of goal.

HONOURS

Mexico
2005 Under-17 World Champion

Zincubus · 08-28-2007, 03:29 PM

Isn't is father Brazilian also ??

Sof · 08-28-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zincubus

Isn't is father Brazilian also ??

yes he is.

gio will probably be the next ronaldinho.

Zincubus · 08-29-2007, 08:01 AM

The future is looking good with him and the other youngster Bojan Krkić !

Now he DOES look like an amazing prospect - a right footed Messi LOL

D. Stankovic · 09-23-2007, 05:22 AM

All news about Giovani dos Santos, to be posted here.

DStyles · 10-12-2007, 09:39 PM

Peep this video of Dos Santos

YouTube - The New Ronaldinho: Giovanni dos Santos

ricepudding9 · 10-12-2007, 10:18 PM

he's amazing

Freddy Adu · 10-20-2007, 03:03 AM

Dos Santos ready to pen Barcelona contract

Giovani dos Santos has revealed he hopes to sign a new contract with Barcelona before Christmas.

The Mexico international midfielder has attracted interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, but said: "I hope in November or December my contract can be upgraded so I am committed to the first team for many years in the future.

"I enjoy playing for Barcelona. I am very happy here. I stay on the margins of the offers that come in for me and I am not thinking about leaving the club."

portista7 · 11-19-2007, 03:16 PM

he will be one of the best players in the world soon . . . imagine Barca with Gio at his best and Messi too. Scary!

09-23-2007, 05:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
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Freddy Adu Fredua Koranteng Adu Offline Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Estados Unidos Posts: 256,705 vCash: 20158194 Rep Points: 916	Dos Santos ready to pen Barcelona contract Giovani dos Santos has revealed he hopes to sign a new contract with Barcelona before Christmas. The Mexico international midfielder has attracted interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, but said: "I hope in November or December my contract can be upgraded so I am committed to the first team for many years in the future. "I enjoy playing for Barcelona. I am very happy here. I stay on the margins of the offers that come in for me and I am not thinking about leaving the club."

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portista7 Warming Up Offline Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 266 vCash: 0 Rep Points: 12	he will be one of the best players in the world soon . . . imagine Barca with Gio at his best and Messi too. Scary!