Manuel Lanzini
Argentine footballer with West Ham United
Born
February 15th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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This Argentine footballer began his career in River Plate's youth system before joining the senior team. After a successful loan spell at UAE club Al Jazira, he returned to Europe with West Ham United, where he showcased his skills in the Premier League. He also contributed significantly to the Argentine national team, featuring prominently in various international competitions.
Played for West Ham United in the Premier League
Appeared in the 2018 FIFA World Cup for Argentina
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