Franco Di Santo
Argentinian footballer and striker
Born
April 7th, 1989
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Born in Argentina in 1989, Di Santo began a professional football career with the Argentine club Arsenal de Sarandí. In 2008, he moved to Europe, signing with Chelsea F.C. in the Premier League. Following that, stints included Wigan Athletic, where he was part of the team that won the FA Cup in 2013, and several other clubs in Europe and South America. Di Santo played primarily as a striker and represented Argentina at various youth levels, including participation in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship.
Winning the FA Cup with Wigan Athletic in 2013
Playing for Chelsea F.C. during 2008-2009 season
Representing Argentina at youth international levels
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