Cristian Pavon
A dynamic winger whose explosive pace and direct play made him a key figure in Argentina's 2018 World Cup campaign and a sought-after talent.
Born 1996 (age 30)·Argentine association football player·Birthday: January 21·Millennials
Biography
Cristian Pavón emerged from the prolific youth academy of Club Atlético Talleres in Córdoba, Argentina, his talent immediately marked by a blistering turn of speed and technical fearlessness. His breakthrough at Boca Juniors was meteoric; he became a fan favorite at La Bombonera, his dribbles and goals fueling domestic triumphs. This club form catapulted him onto the international stage, where his synergy with Lionel Messi became a talking point during Argentina's challenging run at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. A high-profile transfer to Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy followed, pairing him with Zlatan Ibrahimović in a headline-grabbing attack. After his North American stint, he returned to South America, bringing his experienced, incisive wing play to Brazil's Grêmio, continuing a career defined by thrilling, vertical attacking football.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Cristian was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Cristian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Cristian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected for the Argentina national team squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
- Won multiple Argentine Primera División titles with Boca Juniors, including the 2017-18 championship.
- Played a pivotal role in Boca Juniors' run to the 2018 Copa Libertadores final.
- Made a high-profile move to the LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer, becoming a key part of their attack.
Did You Know?
His nickname is 'El Bulldog Terrier' for his tenacious and energetic playing style.
He was born in the same province, Córdoba, as Argentine football great Mario Kempes.
Pavón made his professional debut for Talleres at the age of 17.
He scored his first goal for the Argentine national team in a friendly against Guatemala in 2017.
“I always try to give my best for the shirt I'm wearing.”
