Julio Arca
Argentine footballer and Sunderland player
Born
January 31st, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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A professional footballer played primarily as a left-back and midfielder. Debuted in the Argentine Primera División with Argentinos Juniors. Transferred to Sunderland in 2000, contributing to the team's promotion to the Premier League. Returned to Argentina to play for Estudiantes de La Plata and later had a spell at Oxford United in England. Retired after a successful career in both Europe and South America.
Played for Sunderland A.F.C. in Premier League
Won the Argentine Primera División with Estudiantes
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