Biography
Who is Exequiel Palacios?
Early career and River Plate
Exequiel Palacios began his professional career as a youth product of the Argentine club River Plate. He made his official league debut for the team on November 8, 2015, in a match against Newell's Old Boys. During his time with the club, he contributed to several major achievements, including winning two domestic titles and the 2018 Copa Libertadores. In that continental tournament, he played in eleven matches, including the finals against Boca Juniors.
He was also recognized as part of the 2018 South American Team of the Year. His tenure with River Plate concluded on December 13, 2019, when he played 79 minutes during a 3-0 victory over Central Córdoba in the Copa Argentina final.
Move to Bayer Leverkusen
In December 2019, Bayer Leverkusen announced that Exequiel Palacios would join the German Bundesliga club on a five-and-a-half-year contract starting in January 2020. He became a key part of the squad during their successful 2023-24 season. During that campaign, the team secured the Bundesliga championship and the DFB-Pokal title, marking the first domestic double in the history of the club.
His contributions helped the team finish as runners-up in the UEFA Europa League during that same season. He also helped the team win the DFL-Supercup in 2024.
International football and Ipswich Town
Exequiel made his international debut for the Argentina national team on September 8, 2018, in a friendly against Guatemala. He faced a health setback on November 12, 2020, when he fractured a bone in his spine during a World Cup qualifier against Paraguay, which kept him sidelined for three months. Despite this, he returned to international duty and was named to the squad for the 2021 Copa América, where Argentina defeated Brazil in the final.
He continued his international career by being part of the squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, featuring in matches against Mexico, Australia, and Croatia. He also secured another title with the team by winning the 2024 Copa América. In August 2026, he signed a four-year contract with the English Premier League club Ipswich Town for a transfer fee of 22.5 million euros.
Physical statistics
Exequiel Palacios stands at a height of 177 centimeters. This stature has served him well throughout his career as a central midfielder across leagues in Argentina, Germany, and England.
Birthday and age
Exequiel Palacios was born on October 5, 1998, which makes Exequiel 28 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Exequiel shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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