His full name is Gonzalo Gerardo HiguaÃn. He was born in Brest, France. He has a French passport after his father a professional footballer in France was naturalized in that country.
Gonzalo is nicknamed “Pipita” after his father was popularly called “El Pipa” during the latter’s footballing days.
Gonzalo chose Argentina to be his first country. He is currently in the lineup of Argentina Under 23 squad and has 2 goals in one game. Not bad.
Football, it all runs in the family. His father used to play for Stade Brest 29 in Ligue 1 in France in the 1980s. While his brother Federico, 23 years old is in Argentina, also a striker in Independiente.
Quick Profile:
Place of Birth: Brest, France
Date of Birth: 10/12/1987
Position: Striker, Winger
Weight: 165 lbs / 75 kg
Height: 6’0″ / 184 cm
Nationality: Argentine, French
Former club: River Plate
