Fernando Gago

Argentine footballer and Boca Juniors captain

Fernando Gago - Argentine footballer and Boca Juniors captain
Born

April 10th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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A professional footballer from Argentina. Gago played primarily as a midfielder. He began his career in the youth system of Boca Juniors and debuted professionally for the club in 2004. After a successful spell in Argentina, he moved to Europe, playing for teams such as Real Madrid and Valencia. Gago returned to Boca Juniors in 2014. He also represented the Argentina national team and participated in various international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup.

Won the Primera División with Boca Juniors

Played for Argentina in the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Had stints at Real Madrid and Valencia

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