Víctor Cuesta
Argentine footballer and defender
Born
November 19th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Began professional career in 2007 with Defensa y Justicia. Transferred to Atlético Tucumán and then joined Independiente in 2014. Played as a central defender. Achieved notable success with Independiente, winning the Copa Sudamericana and the Copa Suruga Bank in 2017. Also represented the Argentina U20 national team.
Won Copa Sudamericana with Independiente in 2017
Represented Argentina U20 national team
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