Leonardo Balerdi
Argentine footballer with Boca Juniors
Born
January 26th, 1999
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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This footballer began his professional career with Boca Juniors, debuting in 2016. Later, he transferred to Borussia Dortmund in 2019. During time with Boca Juniors, contributions helped the team secure several national titles. After moving to Europe, played primarily as a central defender and participated in Bundesliga matches. Represented Argentina in youth international competitions, showcasing talent at various levels.
Debuted with Boca Juniors in 2016
Transferred to Borussia Dortmund in 2019
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