Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi (born 3 May 1985) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the Argentina national team as a forward or winger. He is known for his pace, hardworking style and dribbling ability.

As a youngster, Lavezzi had a very keen interest in football and supported his local side Rosario Central; he later got their badge tattooed on his back.

From a very young age, the footballing talent of Lavezzi was recognised, as he played in the youth squads of Rosario Central, after being rejected by Boca Juniors.