Nahitan Nández

Uruguayan footballer for Cagliari

Nahitan Nández - Uruguayan footballer for Cagliari
Born

December 28th, 1995
29 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Uruguay

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A professional footballer with significant contributions in defensive midfield positions. Nández started his career at Boca Juniors, gaining recognition for his robust style of play. He made a move to Europe, playing for Cagliari in Serie A. Represented Uruguay at various international tournaments, including the Copa América, showcasing strong performances against top teams.

Played for Boca Juniors and Cagliari

Represented Uruguay in Copa América

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