Ricardo Centurión
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adrián Ricardo Centurión | ||
| Date of birth | 19 January 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Avellaneda, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | São Paulo | ||
| Number | 20 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2012 | Racing Club | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2012–2014 | Racing Club | 47 | (7) |
| 2013–2014 | → Genoa (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2015– | São Paulo | 20 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2012 | Argentina U20 | 5 | (2) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 05:33, 7 October 2015 (UTC). | |||
Adrián Ricardo Centurión (born 19 January 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Brazilian club São Paulo FC as a left winger.
Career
Racing Club
Centurión joined Racing's youth setup at the age of 15 and came through the ranks. He is described as a "whippy, quick, skilful support striker whose elusive dribbling made a big impact in the recent Argentine championship".[1] His style of play has drawn early comparisons to compatriot Ángel Di María.[2]
On 19 August 2012, Centurión had a hand in both goals[3] as Racing defeated local rivals Independiente 2-0 in the Avellaneda derby at Estadio Juan Domingo Perón.[4] This performance was considered the youngster's breakthrough game for La Academia, and he went on to establish himself as the squad's first-choice left midfielder in a 4-4-2 formation.[5]
Racing president Gastón Cogorno confirmed on 24 January 2013 that Centurión was on the verge of agreeing a deal to join Russian top division outfit Anzhi Makhachkala in the summer of 2013.[6] During negotiations, the deal fell through after contract disagreements between the two clubs.
On 2 September 2013, the final day of the summer transfer window, Genoa confirmed to loan signing of Centurión with an option to buy at the end of the season.[7]
São Paulo
On 30 January 2015, it was confirmed that Centurión signed for Brazilian giants São Paulo FC, who gained 70% of the player's rights for €4.2 million.[8]
References
- ↑ "January 2013 transfer window: Top 50 players who could move". BBC Sport, 7 January 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ "Barcelona eye Racing starlet Centurion". Viva Formica, 13 November 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ "Racing 2-0 Independiente (highlights)". YouTube, 19 August 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ "Racing beat Independiente 2-0 (match report)". Buenos Aires Herald, 20 August 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ "Adrián Ricardo Centurión appearance stats, Argentine Primera División 2012/13". Football-Lineups.com. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ "Ricardo Centurion set for summer Anzhi switch". Goal.com, 22 January 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11854/8903468/
- ↑ http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Sao-paulo-achete-centurion/532596
External links
- Profile at Racing Club's official website (Spanish)
- Profile at ogol.com.br (Portuguese)
- Argentine Primeira statistics
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