Ezequiel Garay
Argentinian footballer and defender
Born
October 10th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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This footballer played as a central defender and had a successful club career in Europe. Primarily associated with Rosario Central, was later signed by prominent teams such as Real Madrid, Valencia, and Benfica. Represented Argentina at various international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup. Achieved notable success in European club competitions, contributing to league titles and domestic cups.
Played for Real Madrid and Valencia
Represented Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
Won the Liga Portugal with Benfica
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