Biography
Who is Ezequiel Lavezzi?
Early life and career beginnings
Ezequiel Lavezzi was born in Villa Gobernador Galvez, Argentina. He began his football path in the youth side of Estudiantes in Buenos Aires, where he played 39 games and scored 17 goals over the course of one season.
After his time at Estudiantes, he was acquired by the Italian club Genoa before being loaned out to San Lorenzo in Argentina. During his time with San Lorenzo, he competed in the Apertura tournament and quickly made a strong impression with his scoring ability. His performances on the pitch earned him well-known recognition and a permanent move within the club.
Success in Italy with Napoli
Napoli signed Ezequiel Lavezzi on a five-year contract in July 2007 to strengthen their squad for the top level of Italian football. He made an immediate impact by scoring a hat-trick against Pisa in the Coppa Italia, marking the first hat-trick by a Napoli player in over a decade.
During his tenure with the Italian club, he became a central figure for the team and a fan favorite due to his speed and technical skill. He eventually won his first piece of silverware with Napoli in May 2012 when the club defeated Juventus in the Coppa Italia final.
Playing for Paris Saint-Germain
In July 2012, Ezequiel Lavezzi transferred to the French club Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year deal. He made his debut for the team in August of that year during the opening match of the Ligue 1 season against FC Lorient.
During his time in Paris, he contributed to multiple championship wins, including capturing Ligue 1 titles, the Coupe de la Ligue, and the Coupe de France. He made over 150 appearances for the club before concluding his professional playing career after a stint in China.
International career
Ezequiel Lavezzi represented the Argentina national team across several years, competing on the international stage from 2007 to 2016. He was a member of the squad that captured an Olympic gold medal for Argentina.
He also helped his national team reach the final matches of the FIFA World Cup and multiple Copa America tournaments, showing his talent and versatility as a forward and winger.
Birthday and age
Ezequiel Lavezzi was born on May 3, 1985, which makes Ezequiel 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Ezequiel shares the date with 21 other famous people.
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