Biography
Who is Giovani Lo Celso?
Early career and Rosario Central
Giovani Lo Celso began his professional path as a youth product of Rosario Central. He made his first league appearance for the club on 19 July 2015 during a match against Vélez Sarsfield. This game ended in a 0–0 draw at home.
His scoring ability became evident during his time at Rosario Central. He netted his first goal for the team in a 3–0 win over Colón on 28 February 2016. Shortly after, he scored again in a 3–2 loss to Vélez Sarsfield on 10 April 2016.
Success in Europe and France
In July 2016, Giovani Lo Celso moved to Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract worth approximately £8.5m. He spent a short period on loan back at Rosario Central until the end of 2016. He made his official debut for the French club on 5 April 2017 in a Coupe de France match against US Avranches.
During his tenure with Paris Saint-Germain, he helped the team win the 2017–18 Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France. He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 victory against Rennes on 30 January 2018. He also scored a goal in the 2–0 win against Les Herbiers VF that secured the 2017–18 Coupe de France title.
Club career in Spain and England
He joined Real Betis on loan in August 2018 before making the move permanent in April 2019. While playing in La Liga, he recorded 16 goals across 46 appearances. After his time in Spain, he signed with Tottenham Hotspur on loan in August 2019. His contract with the English side became permanent on 28 January 2020 and runs until 2025.
At Tottenham, he scored a goal in a Champions League win against Red Star Belgrade and another in an FA Cup match against Middlesbrough. He also netted a brace against Maccabi Haifa in the Europa League. Following a loan spell at Villarreal in 2022, he returned to Tottenham before moving back to Real Betis on 30 August 2024.
International achievements with Argentina
Giovani Lo Celso has represented the Argentina senior squad since his debut against Russia in November 2017. He was a member of the 2018 FIFA World Cup squad and the 2019 Copa América team. During the 2019 tournament, he scored a goal in a 2–0 win over Venezuela.
He was part of the Argentina squad that won the 2021 Copa América and the 2022 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions after defeating Italy. In the 2024 Copa América, he provided an assist for Lautaro Martínez in the final against Colombia. He also played in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he scored a free kick against Jordan and helped the team reach the semifinals.
Birthday and age
Giovani Lo Celso was born on April 9, 1996, which makes Giovani 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Giovani shares the date with 55 other famous people.
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