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Roberto Pereyra
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Roberto Maximiliano Pereyra (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈβeɾto peˈɾejɾa]; born 7 January 1991) is an Argentine professional footballer who most recently played for Greek Super League club AEK Athens. A versatile player, he is capable of playing a variety of positions such as on the wing, in central midfield, attacking midfield or as a second striker. After beginning his career in Argentina with River Plate, Pereyra joined Italian club Udinese in 2011, where his performances earned him a loan to defending league champions Juventus in 2014; he was signed permanently by The Old Lady in 2015 and won two consecutive Serie A titles during his time with the club. During his time in Italy, he developed into a well-rounded, adaptable, and tactically versatile player due to his dynamism, energy, and technique, as well as his offensive and defensive work-rate and attributes. In 2016, he joined English Premier League club Watford. At international level, Pereyra made his senior debut in 2014, and has since obtained over ten caps; he represented the Argentina national football team at two editions of the Copa América, winning a runners-up medal and a bronze medal in the 2015 and the 2019 editions of the tournament respectively.

Quick facts about Roberto Pereyra

  • Full name: Roberto Pereyra
  • Born: 1991-01-07
  • Nationality: Argentina
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q93504

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Who is Roberto Pereyra?

Roberto Maximiliano Pereyra (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈβeɾto peˈɾejɾa]; born 7 January 1991) is an Argentine professional footballer who most recently played for Greek Super League club AEK Athens.

What nationality is Roberto Pereyra?

Roberto Pereyra is Argentina.

When was Roberto Pereyra born?

Roberto Pereyra was born on 1991-01-07.

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