Martín Cáceres
Uruguayan footballer and defender
Born
April 7th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Uruguay
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A professional footballer, primarily played as a defender. Career began in 2005 with Nacional before moving to Europe, playing for clubs including Villarreal, Barcelona, and Juventus. Gained recognition for strong defensive skills, contributing to team successes in domestic leagues and international competitions. Represented the Uruguay national team in multiple Copa América tournaments and the FIFA World Cup.
Won La Liga with Barcelona in 2009
Secured Serie A titles with Juventus
Participated in the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups
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