Farinós, Francisco Javier

AC Milan & Spain

Birthdate: March 29, 1978
Birthplace: Valencia, Spain
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 72 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 1 caps, 0 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Valencia
Transfer Fee: $16.88 Millions of Dollars
The midfielder that has progressed more of all the Spanish Liga Primera, with 21 years old he debuted in the Spanish National Team. "Fari", as he is known by Valencia's fans, debuted in First Division thanks to Jorge Valdano who bet for him in spite of his youth. Farinós has a great physical condition that allows him to move in any section of the field. In addition he is an excellent ball recoverer not exempt of technical quality. He is good in free-kicks, Francisco Javier possesses the mentality of a winner and in every game he gives all his forces to his team. He moved to AC Milan for almost 17 millions of dollars. Member of the Valencia CF team that made it to "Terra Mítica" Paris, but lost 2000 UCL final v. Real Madrid.