Javier has won the Primera Division Argentina, Brazilian Serie A, La Liga, Copa del Rey, Supercopa de Espana, UEFA Champions League, and UEFA Super Cup. He has represented Argentina in international play since 2003. He has made over 100 appearances for his country. He has played in the World Cup in 2006, 2010, and 2014. He has also played in the Olympic Games in 2004 and 2008, winning both and becoming the first male soccer play to win two gold medals since 1968. He was the captain of Argentina from 2008 to 2011 and made the finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.