Fernando Muslera

Uruguayan footballer and goalkeeper

Fernando Muslera - Uruguayan footballer and goalkeeper
Born

June 16th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Uruguay

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A professional footballer excelled as a goalkeeper. Played for clubs such as Montevideo Wanderers and Lazio before joining Galatasaray in 2011. Contributed to Galatasaray's success with multiple Turkish Süper Lig titles and domestic cup victories. Represented the national team in several Copa América tournaments and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Won the Turkish Süper Lig title with Galatasaray

Played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup

Achieved multiple domestic cup victories with Galatasaray

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