Biography
Who is Antonio Sanabria?
Early life and professional beginnings
Antonio Sanabria was born in San Lorenzo, Paraguay. He began his sporting path playing futsal before transitioning to football. He entered the youth academy of Cerro Porteño in 2004. In 2007, Antonio and his parents relocated to Spain. There, he played for a local team in Sitges called La Blanca Subur CF.
By 2009, he joined the youth setup at Barcelona at thirteen years old. He relocated to the La Masia training grounds. By 2012, manager Tito Vilanova invited him to train alongside the senior squad. He moved up to the Barcelona B team in 2013 and debuted professionally in September of that year against Mallorca.
European club career
His professional path continued in Italy and Spain. In early 2014, he moved to Sassuolo for a significant transfer fee. He also spent time with AS Roma, joining them formally later that year. During his stint in Rome, he played in the UEFA Youth League and made a senior debut against Cagliari in 2015. Shortly after, he went on loan to Sporting Gijón in Spain. He faced Real Madrid in his debut for that club. He found scoring success against teams like Deportivo La Coruña, Las Palmas, and Real Sociedad.
Later, he signed with Real Betis in 2016. A highlight occurred in 2017 when he scored the winning goal against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. His career path also included playing for Genoa on loan and a long-term contract with Torino starting in 2021. In August 2025, he signed with Cremonese, followed by a move to the Brazilian club Internacional in August 2026.
International playing career
Antonio Sanabria has represented Paraguay at multiple levels. He played for the national youth squads, including the under-17 and under-20 teams. In 2013, the national team called him up for World Cup qualification matches. This move served as a way to secure his status for the national team.
He played his first match for the full national squad in August 2013 during a game against Germany. He was included in the roster for the Copa America Centenario, where he participated in matches against Colombia and the United States. In 2026, head coach Gustavo Alfaro selected him for the Paraguay team competing in the FIFA World Cup.
Physical stature and personal name
His full birth name is Arnaldo Antonio Sanabria Ayala. He is often referred to by the nickname Tony. Standing at 180 cm tall, he has maintained a consistent career as a forward across several top leagues. He is a Pisces. His career has taken him through top-flight competition in Italy, Spain, and Brazil.
Birthday and age
Antonio Sanabria was born on March 4, 1996, which makes Antonio 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Antonio shares the date with 51 other famous people.
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