Ricardo Centurión

Argentine footballer and Boca Juniors player

Ricardo Centurión - Argentine footballer and Boca Juniors player
Born

January 19th, 1993
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Argentina

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Born in 1993, this Argentine footballer began his career in the youth ranks of Racing Club. He debuted in 2011 and quickly established himself as a promising winger. His performances earned a transfer to Genoa in Italy in 2014. After stints back in Argentina with Racing Club and a loan to Boca Juniors, he gained attention for his speed and skill on the ball. He contributed to Boca Juniors’ domestic success during his time with the club, further solidifying his reputation in Argentine football.

Helped Boca Juniors win the 2017 Argentine Primera División

Played for the Argentina national team

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