Martín Cáceres

Uruguayan footballer and defender

Martín Cáceres - Uruguayan footballer and defender
Born

April 7th, 1987
37 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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