Leo Franco

Argentinian footballer and goalkeeper

Leo Franco - Argentinian footballer and goalkeeper
Born

May 20th, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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A professional footballer, primarily played as a goalkeeper. Franco began his career at Racing Club before moving to Europe, where he featured for notable clubs including Mallorca and Atlético Madrid. His tenure at Atlético Madrid included appearances in La Liga and UEFA competitions. He also earned caps for the Argentine national team, participating in international tournaments such as the Copa América.

Played for Atlético Madrid in La Liga

Made appearances for the Argentine national team

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