The Newest Big Thing In Argentina
For a couple of years people have been trying to see who is the net big thing to come out of Argentina. This season the international fans have lost focus of the Argentine league and there is a legitimate reason why.
1. Lanús
2. Vélez Sarsfield
3. Huracán
4. Colón
5. Estudiantes
6. Godoy Cruz
In seventh place you will find a struggling River Plate and further down an aging Boca Juniors side that might start to hear the clock ticking louder and louder. The Clausura has really eliminated the stigma of only two clubs winning tournaments there. There is a great chance that Lanús might win their second title in a span in 18 months.
Ever since Sergio Agüero there have been a few good players that have made the leap across the pond, but none of them have been showing as much promise as Huracán's Javier Pastore.
At 19, Pastore has become the sensation of the Argentine league. He has seen European sides like Rayo Vallecano look for his services as of last year. But this year, his performances attracted the attention of clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Porto. He has also caught the eye of national team coach Diego Maradona. Moments like these give a young player like Pastore the motivation to take flight and become the next big thing to come out of Argentina; and with performances like the one against River last weekend little doubt is left.
Led by native of Córdoba, Huracán has become the sensation of the Argentine Clausura. They find themselves two points behind leaders Lanús and with a great opportunity to apply even more heat to both teams ahead of them. Ángel Cappa has taken this group of youngsters through a bumpy road during his time at the helm at El Globo. His lanky frame and his youthful smile hide the killer instinct and innate ability that makes him a game changer for the next decade.
What makes Pastore's rise to popularity right now even more amazing is the fact that he has not played for one of the big Argentine sides, and will most likely not do so.
