Biography
Who is Joaquín Correa?
Early life and beginnings
Born in Juan Bautista Alberdi, Argentina, Joaquín Correa started his youth career playing for teams like River Plate, Renato Cesarini, and Estudiantes. He made his official first team debut for Estudiantes on May 19, 2012, against Banfield. The young forward scored his first professional goal on May 10, 2014, in a match against San Lorenzo.
During his time at Estudiantes, he also gained experience in the Copa Sudamericana, where he netted a goal against Peñarol in October 2014.
Professional career in Italy and Spain
In December 2014, he moved to the Italian club Sampdoria for a fee of US$10 million. He played there until 2016, scoring goals against teams like Carpi, Napoli, and Bologna. Sevilla acquired the forward in July 2016 for a reported fee of €13 million. During his time in Spain, he debuted in La Liga against Espanyol and scored a goal in the UEFA Champions League against Leicester City in 2017.
He later returned to Italy to sign with Lazio in 2018 for €16 million. While with Lazio, he won the Coppa Italia in 2019 and the Supercoppa Italiana in 2019. He moved to Inter Milan in 2021 on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. His tenure at Inter saw him secure titles including the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana.
International experience and playing style
Joaquín Correa made his senior debut for the Argentina national team on June 9, 2017, in a victory over Brazil held in Melbourne. He scored his first international goal four days later against Singapore. He was part of the squad that won the 2021 Copa America, making three appearances during that tournament.
Although named to the 26-man roster for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he missed the event due to an injury sustained shortly before the competition began. As a player, he operates as a deep-lying forward or supporting striker, and he is also comfortable playing as a left winger. His game relies on ball control, dribbling, pace, and agility. He has stated that Brazilian playmaker Kaká influenced his approach to the sport.
Recent years
After his time in Italy, he joined Marseille on a one-year loan in August 2023, where he played twelve matches for the French team. In June 2025, he signed with the Brazilian club Botafogo on a contract running until the end of 2027. By late October 2025, he had played 20 games for the club and scored his first two goals for the team in a 2-2 draw against Santos at the Nilton Santos Stadium.
Birthday and age
Joaquín Correa was born on August 13, 1994, which makes Joaquín 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Joaquín shares the date with 48 other famous people.
Explore more
