Ezequiel Lavezzi
Argentinian footballer, Paris Saint-Germain
Born
May 3rd, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Lavezzi started his professional career at San Lorenzo before moving to play in Europe with Napoli. At Napoli, he gained recognition for his skilled play and contributed to the team's successes in Serie A. Later, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain where he won multiple Ligue 1 titles and enjoyed considerable success within the club. Internationally, he represented Argentina, participating in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and several Copa América tournaments, securing the title in 2021.
Played for Paris Saint-Germain from 2012 to 2017
Won Ligue 1 titles with Paris Saint-Germain
Represented Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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