Saviola, he was awarded the Silver Ball as the tournament's second best player. D'Alessandro had originally started the tournament as a substitute, but injuries in the team allowed him a place in the team during the later games. José Pekkermann give him the key to lead the Argentinian attack and the accounting with Javier Pedro Saviola Who Was great technical and mobility skills helps Argentina to won the title after beating Ghana 3–0 in the final. He has represented Argentina's senior side on 28 occasions, scoring 4 times between 2001 and 2011. He also represented Argentina's under-23 side at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, where Argentina won a gold medal. D'Alessandro also took part in the 2004 Copa América with Argentina. He scored his only goal of the tournament in the group stage, in Argentina's 6–1 victory over Ecuador In the final, against rivals Brazil, he missed Argentina's first penalty in the resulting shootout, following a 2–2 draw after extra time; Argentina were defeated 4–2 in the shootout. On 20 August 2010, Argentine coach Sergio Batista recalled D'Alessandro to the national team for a friendly against Spain, which was played on 7 September 2010 at the Monumental Stadium River Plate. Style of play A talented attacking midfielder, D'Alessandro is best known for his dribbling ability, creativity, and technical skill, and is capable beating players with body feints and tricks, such as the dragback (boba), nutmeg, or the Blomqvist shuffle; he is also an accurate free-kick taker. D'Alessandro is also known for his short passing ability, which makes him a capable assist provider. In 2001, he was named one of the 100 best young footballers in the world by Don Balón, and he was also labelled one of Maradona's potential heirs by the media and by Maradona himself; despite his precocious talent however, he was not able to fully fulfill the potential he demonstrated in his youth. Career statistics Club International Honours Club River Plate Argentine Primera División: 2000 Clausura, 2002 Clausura, 2003 Clausura Recopa Sudamericana: 2016 Copa Argentina: 2015–16 Internacional Copa Sudamericana: 2008 Campeonato Gaúcho: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Copa Libertadores: 2010 Recopa Sudamericana: 2011 International Argentina U20 FIFA World Youth Championship: 2001 Argentina Olympic Summer Olympics Gold Medal: 2004 Individual South American Team of the Year: 2001, 2002, 2008, 2010 FIFA World Youth Championship Silver Ball: 2001 FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Ball: 2010 South American