Juan Román Riquelme Trivia
How much do you really know about Juan Román Riquelme?
Photo: Chivista / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Test your knowledge of Juan Román Riquelme's career, records, and Copa Libertadores performances with this in-depth quiz.
Who Is Juan Román Riquelme?
Juan Román Riquelme is an Argentine former attacking midfielder and one of Boca Juniors' greatest-ever players. Born on June 24, 1978 in Buenos Aires province, he made his professional debut at Argentinos Juniors before joining Boca, where he became a club legend, with a European spell at Barcelona and Villarreal in between his two Boca stints.
Riquelme in the Copa Libertadores
Riquelme won 3 Copa Libertadores titles with Boca Juniors (2000, 2001 and 2007) — he missed the 2003 title while playing in Spain. His finest hour came in the 2007 final against Grêmio, scoring three goals across the two legs and being named the tournament's best player. He was voted South American Footballer of the Year in 2001.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Copa Libertadores titles did Riquelme win?
3 with Boca Juniors: 2000, 2001 and 2007. He was playing in Spain during Boca's 2003 title.
What did Riquelme do in the 2007 final?
He scored three goals across the two legs against Grêmio and was named the tournament's best player.
Which European clubs did Riquelme play for?
Barcelona and Villarreal, before returning to Boca Juniors.
How many questions are in the Riquelme trivia quiz?
20 free questions covering his career, records and Copa Libertadores titles with Boca Juniors.