Ernesto Javier Chevantón: Biography, Facts and Career
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Ernesto Javier Chevantón Espinosa (born 12 August 1980) is a Uruguayan former footballer who played as a forward. He has been described as a player who possesses explosiveness, pace and tenacity. He began his career in 1997 with Danubio in Uruguay, before moving to Europe to play in Italy with Lecce in 2001. He played there for three seasons, scoring 30 goals in 57 matches in two Serie A seasons. He then joined Monaco, scoring 20 league goals in 50 matches over two seasons. He then spent four years with Sevilla in Spain, winning the UEFA Cup and Copa del Rey. Afterwards, he had short spells at a few other clubs, including twice back with Lecce. He retired from professional football in 2015. He also played 22 times for the Uruguay national team, appearing at the 2001 Copa América.
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- Full name: Ernesto Javier Chevantón
- Born: 1980-08-12
- Nationality: Uruguay
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q259247
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Who is Ernesto Javier Chevantón?
Ernesto Javier Chevantón Espinosa (born 12 August 1980) is a Uruguayan former footballer who played as a forward.
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Ernesto Javier Chevantón is Uruguay.
When was Ernesto Javier Chevantón born?
Ernesto Javier Chevantón was born on 1980-08-12.
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