Pablo Sebastián Álvarez

Argentinian footballer with Boca Juniors

Pablo Sebastián Álvarez - Argentinian footballer with Boca Juniors
Born

April 17th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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Played football professionally in Argentina and Europe. Gained recognition at Boca Juniors, contributing significantly to the team's successes. Played for various clubs, showcasing skills as a forward during a career that spanned over a decade. Achieved national team selection and participated in international competitions.

Scored key goals for Boca Juniors

Represented Argentina in international matches

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