Marcelo Zalayeta
Uruguayan footballer, Juventus forward
Born
December 5th, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Uruguay
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Played as a forward in professional football, representing several clubs including Juventus and Napoli. Achieved success in Serie A, winning the league title as a member of Juventus. Also had a significant international career, contributing to the Uruguayan national team in major tournaments. Played in the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cups, earning accolades for performance during his tenure with the national team. His career spanned from the late 1990s until 2013, marking a presence in various leagues across Europe and South America.
Winning Serie A with Juventus
Participating in World Cups for Uruguay
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