Paulo Gazzaniga
Argentine footballer, Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper
Born
January 2nd, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Born in 1992, this individual pursued a career in professional football, primarily as a goalkeeper. Beginning his career in youth football, he progressed through various clubs before making a significant impact at Southampton. A move to Tottenham Hotspur followed, where contributions to the team included critical performances in the Premier League and domestic cup competitions. Additionally, this player earned caps for the Argentine national team, representing the country in international competitions.
Played for Tottenham Hotspur
Represented Argentina in international matches
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