Martín Demichelis
Argentine footballer, former defender
Born
December 20th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Professional footballer played as a defender, with a career spanning several top clubs in Europe and South America. Achieved significant success with River Plate, winning multiple domestic titles before moving to Europe. Played in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich, winning the league title in 2010 and the UEFA Champions League in 2013. Represented the Argentine national team, participating in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 FIFA World Cups.
Won Bundesliga with Bayern Munich in 2010
Secured UEFA Champions League in 2013
Competed in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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