José María Giménez
Uruguayan footballer, Atlético Madrid defender
Born
January 20th, 1995
30 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Uruguay
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Born in 1995, this Uruguayan footballer began his professional career with Danubio before joining Atlético Madrid in 2013. As a central defender, played a key role in securing multiple titles with Atlético, including the UEFA Europa League in 2018. The player also represents the Uruguay national team, contributing to significant tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup.
Won UEFA Europa League with Atlético Madrid
Competed in FIFA World Cup with Uruguay
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