Enzo Francescoli
Enzo Francescoli is a former Uruguayan football player. A former attacking midfielder, he was considered an elite playmaker in a decadent period for the Uruguay National Football Team. He played 73 times for the Celeste between 1982 and his retirement in 1997, making him the most capped outfield player in Uruguayan international football at the time. He represented his nation at two FIFA World Cups, in 1986 and 1990, also winning the Copa América in 1983, 1987 and 1995.
At club level, Francescoli began his career with Uruguayan club Wanderers. In neighboring Argentina, he played for River Plate. He was the leading scorer and a key player for the club's second Copa Libertadores title. Francescoli won a total of five Argentine titles in the six years in which he played for the club. He enjoyed success in France with Racing Club de France and Olympique de Marseille, where his performances proved decisive as the team won the 1989-90 French Division 1. He later had spells in Italy with Cagliari Calcio and Torino F.C., before returning to River Plate, where he ended his career.
At club level, Francescoli began his career with Uruguayan club Wanderers. In neighboring Argentina, he played for River Plate. He was the leading scorer and a key player for the club's second Copa Libertadores title. Francescoli won a total of five Argentine titles in the six years in which he played for the club. He enjoyed success in France with Racing Club de France and Olympique de Marseille, where his performances proved decisive as the team won the 1989-90 French Division 1. He later had spells in Italy with Cagliari Calcio and Torino F.C., before returning to River Plate, where he ended his career.
