Biography
Who is Óscar Cardozo?
Early career and beginnings
Óscar Cardozo began his professional football path with Club Atlético 3 de Febrero in Ciudad del Este. He played in the División Intermedia championship starting in 2003. During that season, he formed an effective attacking partnership with Roberto Gamarra. His goal-scoring ability was evident early on as he netted multiple goals in consecutive matches, helping his team achieve a second-place finish in the table.
Time at Newell's Old Boys
In the second half of the 2006–07 season, Óscar Cardozo moved to Argentina to join Newell's Old Boys. The transfer fee for the move was approximately 1.2 million dollars. He joined the squad alongside fellow Paraguayans Diego Gavilán, Santiago Salcedo, and Justo Villar.
S.L. Benfica and European success
In June 2007, Óscar Cardozo signed with the Portuguese club S.L. Benfica for a fee of approximately 9.1 million euros. He quickly became a key figure for the team, scoring 22 official goals in his first season. Over his tenure in Lisbon, he scored nearly 200 official goals across all competitions.
Trabzonspor and international career
After leaving Portugal, Óscar Cardozo moved to Turkey where he spent two years playing for Trabzonspor. This period allowed him to continue his professional career in a new environment, building on his extensive experience in South America and Western Europe.
Birthday and age
Óscar Cardozo was born on May 20, 1983, which makes Óscar 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Óscar shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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