Álvaro Recoba: Biography, Facts and Career
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Álvaro Alexánder Recoba Rivero (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈalβaɾo aleɣˈsandeɾ reˈkoβa riˈβeɾo]; born 17 March 1976; nickname "El Chino") is a Uruguayan professional football coach and former player, who played as a forward or midfielder. He is the current manager of Deportivo Táchira in Venezuela. He is considered one of the greatest Uruguayan players of all time. He began his footballing career with Danubio and then Nacional in his native Uruguay, before moving to Italian side Inter Milan, who he played for between 1997 and 2008. He then played for Torino in Italy and Panionios in Greece before returning to end his career in Uruguay. At international level, Recoba played 69 games for the Uruguay national team between 1995 and 2007, participating at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and two Copa América tournaments.
Quick facts about Álvaro Recoba
- Full name: Álvaro Recoba
- Born: 1976-03-17
- Nationality: Uruguay
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q204108
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Who is Álvaro Recoba?
Álvaro Alexánder Recoba Rivero (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈalβaɾo aleɣˈsandeɾ reˈkoβa riˈβeɾo]; born 17 March 1976; nickname "El Chino") is a Uruguayan professional football coach and former player, who played as a forward or midfielder.
What nationality is Álvaro Recoba?
Álvaro Recoba is Uruguay.
When was Álvaro Recoba born?
Álvaro Recoba was born on 1976-03-17.
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