Gastón Ramírez

Uruguayan footballer; key midfielder

Gastón Ramírez - Uruguayan footballer; key midfielder
Born

December 2nd, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Uruguay

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Beginning a professional career with Peñarol, Excelled as a midfielder in European football, with significant spells at clubs such as Bologna and Southampton. Played for the Uruguayan national team, contributing to various international tournaments. Gained recognition for technical skills and playmaking abilities on the field.

Played for Peñarol in Uruguay's Primera División

Competed for Bologna in Serie A

Played for Southampton in the Premier League

Represented Uruguay in the Copa América

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