Luciano Vietto
Argentine footballer and forward
Born
December 5th, 1993
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Started professional career at Racing Club, achieving prominence in Argentine football. Moved to Europe and played for clubs such as Villarreal, where notable performances included key goals in La Liga and the UEFA Europa League. Joined Atlético Madrid and contributed to the team's success in domestic and international tournaments. Had multiple loan spells, most notably with Sevilla FC, where participated in UEFA competitions. Also, represented the Argentina national team in international matches.
Played for Racing Club in Argentine Primera División
Scored goals for Villarreal in La Liga
Contributed to Atlético Madrid's campaigns
Represented Argentina nationally
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