Marcos Senna
Footballer and Euro 2008 Champion
Born
July 17th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Born in 1976, played as a midfielder for several clubs including Villarreal in Spain and the Brazilian national team before switching allegiance to Spain. Contributed significantly to Villarreal's rise in La Liga and helped the team reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Seized the opportunity to represent Spain internationally, debuting in 2006. Played a crucial role in Spain's victory at the UEFA Euro 2008, a landmark achievement in the country's football history. Senna's technical skills and tactical intelligence were significant assets to the teams he played for.
Won UEFA Euro 2008 with Spain
Played for Villarreal CF
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