Emiliano Sala
Argentine footballer, Cardiff City striker
Born
1990
35 years ago
Died
January 21st, 2019
6 years ago — 29 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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An Argentine footballer played as a striker. Minor leagues in Argentina included clubs like San Martín de Progreso and also included a successful stint at FC Nantes in France. Transferred to Cardiff City in January 2019 for a club-record fee. Tragically died in an aviation accident shortly after the transfer.
Scored 42 goals in 133 appearances for FC Nantes
Set a club-record transfer fee for Cardiff City
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