Sebastián Abreu
Uruguayan footballer and striker
Born
October 17th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Uruguay
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Played as a forward for several clubs in South America and Europe. Achieved notable success with the Uruguayan national team. Gained recognition for his distinctive playing style and penalty shots. Concluded a lengthy career in football, participating in various leagues across the world.
Scored the decisive penalty in the 2011 Copa America
Played for clubs including Nacional and River Plate
Participated in the 2002 and 2010 FIFA World Cups
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