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Enzo Francescoli
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Enzo Francescoli

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Winning three Copa América titles with Uruguay and the Copa Libertadores with River Plate.

Copa América · French league

Born
12 November 1961
Birthplace
Montevideo

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Enzo Francescoli

Enzo Francescoli is a retired Uruguayan footballer known for creative playmaking and two successful spells at River Plate.

Early life

School football

Stayed with his school team while completing his education before joining Montevideo Wanderers.

Career

  1. 1980

    Senior debut

    Began playing for Wanderers.

  2. 1983

    River Plate

    Moved to the Argentine club.

  3. 1986–1994

    Europe

    Played in France and Italy before returning to River Plate.

Achievements

Copa América

Won the continental title with Uruguay.

French league

Won the championship with Marseille.

Copa Libertadores

Helped River Plate win South America’s club championship.

Beyond sport

Family

Married Mariela Yern in 1984; they have two sons.

Away from football

Enjoys golf.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

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