Cristian Pavón is an Argentine professional footballer known for his role as a winger.
He played for Boca Juniors from 2014 to 2022, becoming a key player for the club.
Pavón had a notable loan spell at LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer during the 2019 season.
Biography
Early Life
Cristian David Pavón, known as "The Bulgeterrier," was born in Argentina and began his football journey at a young age. He joined the youth setup of Talleres de Córdoba, where he honed his skills before signing his first professional contract at just 16 years old on February 7, 2012.
Career
Pavón's professional career took off when he signed with Boca Juniors on July 9, 2014, for €3.19 million. During his time at Boca, he became a key player, contributing to the team's success by winning multiple titles, including the Argentine Primera División and the Copa Argentina. In 2019, he made a significant move to Major League Soccer, joining LA Galaxy on loan, where he quickly made an impact by scoring his first goal against Los Angeles FC. After a successful stint in the MLS, he returned to South America, signing with Atlético Mineiro in July 2022. As of February 16, 2024, Pavón has continued his career at Grêmio, where he is expected to make further contributions.
International Career
On the international stage, Pavón represented Argentina at various youth levels, including the under-17 and under-20 teams. He made his senior debut for the Argentina national team in 2017, impressing with assists in his first two matches. He was later included in Argentina's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, showcasing his talent on one of the biggest stages in football.
Legacy
Pavón's career is marked by numerous honors, including being named the Best Player in the Argentine Primera División for the 2017-18 season. His contributions to Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro have solidified his reputation as a talented winger in South American football, and he continues to be a player to watch in the coming years.
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Career & Clubs
Talleres
Pavon played for Talleres de Córdoba's youth setup until 7 February 2012, when he signed his professional contract for the team. He did so at only 16 years of age.
Boca Juniors
On 9 July 2014, Pavon signed with Argentine club Boca Juniors for €3.19M.
Loan to LA Galaxy
On 8 August 2019, Pavon signed on loan with Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy for the remainder of the 2019 season, with the option to make the deal permanent. He scored his first goal for LA Galaxy on 25 August 2019 against Los Angeles FC. The Galaxy exercised the option to extend his loan for the 2020 season on 19 November 2019.
Atlético Mineiro
On 3 July 2022, Pavon joined Brazilian club Atlético Mineiro on a free transfer and a three-year contract.
Grêmio
On 16 February 2024, Pavon signed for Grêmio on a deal running until December 2026.
At international level, Pavon represented the Argentina Olympic Football Team at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In 2017, he was selected to the Argentina national team for friendlies against Russia and Nigeria. He had an impressive debut against Russia, assisting Sergio Aguero on the only goal of the game. He made another assist for Aguero to score against Nigeria in a game that ultimately ended in a 4–2 loss. In May 2018, Pavon was named in Argentina's preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia; later that month, he was included in Jorge Sampaoli's final 23-man squad for the competition, and was assigned the number 22 shirt.
Club
As of 9 May 2024.
International
Statistics accurate as of match played 11 September 2018.
- Club
- Boca Juniors (2014–2022)
- Club
- Talleres de Córdoba (2013–2014)
- Club
- Club Atlético Colón (2014–2014)
- Club
- Argentina national under-17 football team (2013–2013)
- Club
- Argentina national under-20 football team (2015–2015)
- Club
- Argentina men's national football team (2017–2018)
- Club
- LA Galaxy (2019–2020)
- Club
- Clube Atlético Mineiro (2022–2024)
- Club
- Grêmio FBPA (2024–)
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Argentina
Legacy
Boca Juniors
Argentine Primera División: 2015, 2016–17, 2017–18 Copa Argentina: 2014–15, 2019–20 Supercopa Argentina: 2018 Atlético Mineiro
Campeonato Mineiro: 2023 Grêmio
Campeonato Gaúcho: 2024, 2026 Recopa Gaúcha: 2025
Individual
Argentine Primera División Best Player: 2017–18
Clubs
Played together with
A. J. DeLaGarzaLA Galaxy · 2009–2016
Aaron AnselminoBoca Juniors · 2023–2025
Abel BalboArgentina men's national football team · 1989–1998- Abel BalboBoca Juniors · 2002–2002
- Abel XavierLA Galaxy · 2007–2008
Adilson BatistaClube Atlético Mineiro · 1994–1994- Adilson BatistaGrêmio FBPA · 1994–1996
AdoClube Atlético Mineiro · 1976–1976- Adolfino CañeteClub Atlético Colón · 1991–1993
- Adolfino CañeteTalleres de Córdoba · 1988–1990
Adolfo GaichArgentina national under-20 football team
Adolfo PederneraArgentina men's national football team · 1940–1946
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Identifiers & aliases
Cristian David Pavon, nicknamed The Bulgeterrier is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Grêmio.
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