Enzo Francescoli
Uruguayan footballer · Uruguay · On the map · Footballers · Born 1961 · age 65
Enzo Francescoli Uriarte, nicknamed "El Príncipe", is a Uruguayan former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is regarded as one of the best playmakers of his generation and as one of Uruguay's and South America's greatest ever players.
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Close ties
Daniel Fonseca Teammate at Cagliari Calcio, 1990-1992- José Oscar Herrera Teammate at Uruguay national team, 1988-1997
- Jorge Barrios Teammate at Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club, 1980-1982
- Gabriel Cedrés Teammate at Uruguay national team, 1990-1997
- Luis Alberto Acosta Teammate at Uruguay national team, 1983-1988
- Luis Diego López Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1994-1996
- Gabriel Correa Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1983-1986
- Yari Silvera Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1994-1997
Hernán Crespo Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1994-1996
Néstor Gorosito Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1983-1986
Marcelo Gallardo Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1994-1997
Norberto Alonso Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1983-1986
Maxime Bossis Teammate at Racing Club de France, 1986-1989- Leonardo Astrada Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1994-1997
- Fernando Álvez Teammate at Uruguay national team, 1982-1997
Hernán Díaz Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1994-1997- Sergio Martínez Teammate at Uruguay national team, 1988-1997
Sonny Silooy Teammate at Racing Club de France, 1987-1989- José Batista Teammate at Uruguay national team, 1984-1993
Álvaro Gutiérrez Teammate at Uruguay national team, 1991-1997
Gustavo Díaz Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1994-1997- Massimiliano Cappioli Teammate at Cagliari Calcio, 1990-1993
- Gabriel Amato Teammate at Club Atlético River Plate, 1994-1996
- Adrián Paz Teammate at Uruguay national team, 1992-1997
Career 9
ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Club Atlético River Plate1994-19978447
Torino FC1993-1994243
Cagliari Calcio1990-19939817
Olympique de Marseille1989-19902811
Racing Club de France1986-19898932
Club Atlético River Plate1983-198611368
Uruguay1982-19977317
Uruguay U201981105
Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club1980-19827420
Media & music
Photos 7
Francescoli's identity card at Montevideo Wanderers
Francescoli during his first year with River Plate, 1983
Francescoli and then Chief of Government of Buenos Aires, Mauricio Macri, in an exhibition match in 2012
Francescoli being tackled by Scotland's David Narey at the 1986 FIFA World Cup
Francescoli and Antonio Alzamendi with Uruguay in the 1987 Copa América
Francescoli in 1984About this person
He represented his nation at two FIFA World Cups, in 1986 and 1990, also winning the Copa América in 1983, 1987 and 1995.
Country
Uruguay
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1961 · age 65
On the same team as Enzo
Gus PoyetAlso played for Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club
Armand TraoréAlso played for Racing Club de France
Rabah MadjerAlso played for Racing Club de France
Obdulio VarelaAlso played for Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club
Mauro CamoranesiAlso played for Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club
David GinolaAlso played for Racing Club de France