- He began his soccer career at the age of 17.
- Striker for Boca Juniors (2001-2004, 2015-16, 2018-2021), S.C. Corinthians (Brazil, 2005-2006), West Ham United F.C. (England, 2006-07), Manchester United F.C. (England, 2007-2009), Manchester City F.C. (England, 2009-2013), Juventus F.C. (Italy, 2013-2015) and Shanghai Shenhua (China, 2017).
- He has a prominent scar from his right ear to his chest, product of having been scalded with boiling water when he was a young boy. He declined plastic surgery since he would have to be out of the playground for four months.
- 76 appearances for the Argentina National Football Team (2004-2015); scored 13 goals. Member of the Copa América 2004, 2007, 2011, 2015, and the Germany '06 and the South Africa '10 squads.
- He was born and raised in the humble neighbourhood of Ejército de Los Andes, known as "Fuerte Apache", from where he got the nickname of Apache.
- Three-time South American Player of the Year (2003, 2004 and 2005).
- Won five Argentine Primera División titles, Argentina Cup, Argentina Super Cup, Copa de la Liga and three international cups (Copa Libertadores, Intercontinental Cup & Copa Sudamericana) with Boca Juniors; the Brasileirão with S.C. Corinthians; two Premier League title, Community Shield, EFL Cup, UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup with Manchester United F.C.; the Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield with Manchester City F.C.; two Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana with Juventus F.C.; and the Chinese FA Cup with Shanghai Shenhua.
- Ex-boyfriend of Natalia Fassi (2004-2005) and Brenda Asnicar (2010-2011).
- Two-time Player of the Year of Argentina (aka Olimpia de Plata) in 2003 and 2004; Argentine Sportsperson of the Year (aka Olimpia de Oro) in 2004.
- Won the gold medal with Argentina Olympic Football Team at the 2004 Olympic Games.
- Member of the Argentina National team who finished runners-up of the Copa América (2004, 2007, 2015) and FIFA Confederations Cup (2005).
- Scored goals for Boca Juniors during the finals matches of Copa Libertadores (2003) and Copa Sudamericana (2004).
- Father of, with Vanesa Mansilla, Florencia Tevez (b. April 2005), Katia Tevez (b. February 2010) and Lito Junior Tevez (b. February 2014).
- In 2005, he was awarded with the Brasileirão Best Player Award and the Bola de Ouro.
- Scored the only goal for West Ham against Manchester United F.C. that helped stay at Premier League in 2007.
- Won the West Ham United Hammer of the Year in 2007.
- Premier League Golden Boot in 2011.
- Named in the 2010-11 Premier League PFA Team of the Year.
- Scored the 2:1 goal for Manchester City against Chelsea F.C. during the final match of FA Community Shield 2012.
- Guerin d'Oro in 2014 and 2015.
- Named the Juventus Player of the Season in 2014 and 2015.
- Named in the Serie A Team of the Year in 2014 and 2015.
- Named in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Season in 2014.
- Won the Serie A Footballer of the Year award in 2015.
- Scored the 4:0 goal for Juventus against S.S. Lazio during the final match of Supercoppa Italiana 2013.
- FIFA World Player of the Year nominee in 2007.
- Played well over 250 games for Boca Juniors.
- Played well over 150 games at Premier League.
- Played well over 100 games for Manchester City F.C..
- Over his entire career, he officially scored 308 goals in 746 matches.
- Captain of Boca Juniors from 2019-2021.
- Retired from football at the age 38. (June 2022)
- Scored 6 hat-tricks in his career against Costa Rica National Football Team, Blackburn Rovers F.C., Wigan Athletic F.C., Norwich City F.C., Barnsley F.C. and Sassuolo.
- Head coach of Rosario Central (2022) and C.A. Independiente (2023-).
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