Carlos Tevez, Manchester United player

Carlos Tevez is a strong and energetic striker, who spent two seasons at Manchester United between 2007 and 2009.

Tevez grew-up near Buenos Aires in Argentina. His football career began at the Buenos Aires club, Boca Juniors, where he played for four seasons. From there he moved to Brazil, to Corinthians. Over two seasons in Brazil, he scored thirty-one goals in fifty-three matches. In the summer of 2006 he surprised the football world by moving, with Javier Mascherano, to West Ham United. The deal taking him there involved Media Sports Investments. It was a complex deal that was eventually declared contrary to Premier League rules (though with no blame being attached to the players involved). After a slow start at West Ham, Tevez became a hero, scoring a number of goals towards the end of the season. Ahead of the 2007-2008 season, Tevez joined Manchester United. In another complex deal - this time properly scrutinised - Tevez came on loan for two years with an option then to buy at a further £25m.

In 2007-2008, Tevez formed an effective partnership with Wayne Rooney. Between them they scored thirty-seven goals. In 2008-2009, this partnership was interrupted by the arrival of Dimitar Berbatov. Tevez started in less than half the Premiership games and appeared to become disillusioned with life at Manchester United. At the same time, the club appeared reluctant to pay the extra £25m required to secure his services. At the end of his loan period, Tevez decided he didn't want to stay and signed for Manchester City. At his best, Tevez played with energy and effectiveness. When not at his best, his touch wasn't always secure and he appeared to achieve little for all his running. He was popular with many supporters, who admired his efforts and appreciated his goals. These supporters were very sorry to see him go.

Tevez has played many times for Argentina since first appearing in 2004 aged twenty.