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Álvaro Negredo Sánchez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈalβaɾo neˈɣɾeðo ˈsantʃeθ]; born 20 August 1985) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a striker. Nicknamed La fiera de Vallecas (The beast of Vallecas), he amassed totals of 361 matches and 128 goals over 12 La Liga seasons, for Almería, Sevilla, Valencia and Cádiz, while winning the Copa del Rey with the second of those teams in 2010. Abroad, he played in the Premier League for Manchester City – lifting the league and League Cup in 2014 – and Middlesbrough, as well as representing Beşiktaş in Turkey and Al-Nasr in the United Arab Emirates. Negredo earned 21 caps for Spain, scoring ten goals and being part of the team that won Euro 2012.

Quick facts about Álvaro Negredo

  • Full name: Álvaro Negredo
  • Born: 1985-08-20
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q210916

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Who is Álvaro Negredo?

Álvaro Negredo Sánchez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈalβaɾo neˈɣɾeðo ˈsantʃeθ]; born 20 August 1985) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a striker. Nicknamed La fiera de Vallecas (The beast of Vallecas), he amassed totals of 361 matches and 128 goals over 12 La Liga seasons, for Almería, Sevilla, Valencia and Cádiz, while winning the Copa del Rey with the second of those teams in 2010.

What nationality is Álvaro Negredo?

Álvaro Negredo is Spain.

When was Álvaro Negredo born?

Álvaro Negredo was born on 1985-08-20.

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