Martín Arzuaga

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Martín Arzuaga
Personal information
Full name Martín Enrique Arzuaga
Date of birth July 23, 1981 (1981-07-23) (age 26)
Place of birth    Flag of Colombia Becerril, Colombia
Height 178 cm
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Rosario Central
Number 9
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
2000
2001
2001-2005
2005-2006
2006
2007
2007-present
Atlético Junior
Atlético Bucaramanga
Atlético Junior
Cruz Azul
CD Veracruz
Godoy Cruz
Rosario Central
1 (0)
 ? (?)
149 (47)
0 (0)
15 (3)
18 (6)
25 (6)   
National team
2003-2005 Colombia  ? (?)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of 27 December 2007.
* Appearances (Goals)


Martín Arzuaga was born July 23, 1981 in Becerril (Cesar), Colombia. He is a professional football (soccer) player and plays in the forward position. He currently plays for Rosario Central in the Primera Division Argentina. His previous clubs include Junior de Barranquilla of Colombia, CD Veracruz of Mexico and Godoy Cruz of Argentina.

He's nicknamed "Torito de Becerril" (Becerril's Little Bull) for his great leg strength and attacking power. He debuted as a professional in Junior de Barranquilla in 2000, Barranquilla's professional soccer team, and managed to stay in the main formation, being the main striker in his team. He won the Colombian league title in 2004 going to penalty-kick shootouts.


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