Lucas Barrios
Paraguayan footballer with World Cup experience
Born
November 13th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Paraguay
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A professional footballer, played primarily as a striker. Started his career at FC La Piedad before moving to top clubs in Argentina, Chile, and Europe. Achieved considerable success in Germany with Borussia Dortmund, winning the Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal. Represented Paraguay in international competitions, including the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2011 Copa América where Paraguay reached the final.
Won Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund in 2011
Scored in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Reached the final of the 2011 Copa América
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