Sebastián Viera
Uruguayan football goalkeeper and coach
Born
March 7th, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Uruguay
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A professional football goalkeeper and coach from Uruguay. Played primarily for the Colombian club Atlético Junior and also had stints with Peñarol and Villa Española. Spent significant time at Atlético Junior, becoming a key player over multiple seasons. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching roles. Represented Uruguay at various youth levels, contributing to the development of football in the country.
Played for Atlético Junior from 2007 to 2018
Became the first-choice goalkeeper at club
Won multiple Colombian championships
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