Gonzalo Higuain Football Player 2011

Name: Gonzalo Higuain
Nationality: Argentinean/French
Date and Place of Birth: December 10, 1987 in Brest, France
Position: Striker
Current Club: Real Madrid (La Liga)
Previous Clubs: River Plate (2004-2007)
International Career: 2009 to present

Gonzalo Higuain was the subject of a tug-of-war between France and Argentina as a teenager, and it is easy to see why.

The striker was born in France to a former Argentine player, but left the country after just 10 months, not returning until the 1998 World Cup when he accompanied his father on a scouting job for then Argentina coach Daniel Passarella.

He holds a French passport and after initially rejecting calls from both countries, Higuain opted for Argentina.