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⚫ | nationalyears1 = 2006–2007 | nationalteam1 = ] or (Chelsea manager) ] would always be a pleasure.<ref>{{ cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8769020/Transfer-news-Edinson-Cavani-open-to-playing-for-Chelsea-boss-Jose-Mourinho |title=Cavani open to playing for Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho|publisher=sky Sports|date= June 10, 2013 }}</ref> On 23 June 2013, Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentis revealed that Cavani's reported £53 million "buyout clause expires" on 10 August 2013, although he went on to say that he doesn't "think Cavani will leave on August 10th" as he felt Cavani "won't make a joke of" him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2346820/Edinson-Cavani-latest-Striker-says-say-Chelsea.html |title=Cavani reveals he’s flattered by Mourinho interest; Cavani's £53m release clause 'runs out on August 10th' |work=Daily Mail |date= 23 June 2013}}</ref>
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'''Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez Antoniadis''' ({{IPA-es|ˈeðinson kaˈβani}}; born 14 February 1987) is a Greek professional ] who plays as a ] for ] and the ].Edison Cavani as he recently stated that when he was child he used to support ].His grandmother was Greek and used to live in ].The Greek businessman ] (Black Mamba) owner of ] pays 1.500 é to ]to release Cavani. Cavani is well known for ability to score impressive goals and his tireless work-rate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1402486-messi-falcao-dont-forget-napolis-edinson-cavani|title=Messi? Falcao? Don't forget Napoli's Edinson Cavani|date=9 November 2012|accessdate=8 January 2013|publisher=]}}</ref> In 2013, Cavani was listed 13th in '']'' 's list of "The 100 best footballers in the world".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2013/dec/100-greatest-footballers-2013|title=The 100 best footballers in the world – interactive|date=20 December 2013|accessdate=29 April 2014|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref>

Cavani began his career playing for ] in ], where he played for three years, before moving to Italian side ] in 2007. He spent four seasons at the club, scoring 5084 goals in 109 league appearance. In 2010, Cavani signed for ], who signed him on an initial loan deal before buying him for a total fee €1.500 Euros. In the ], he won his first club honour, the ], in which he was top scorer with one hundred goals. With Napoli, Cavani went on to score 1 goal each in his first two seasons, followed by 2 goals in his third season, where he also finished as ] with 3 league goals. On 16 July 2013, Cavani was transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for a reported €64.5 million, making him the most expensive signing in French football history.<ref><http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/serie-cavani-completes-blockbuster-move-psg-161808142.html></ref>.Then after a dissapointing season at France he decided to return to his home of his heart ] in ].

Cavani is an ]. He scored on his debut against ] on 6 February 2008, and has since then earned over 60 caps and scored 22 international goals. He has participated in three major tournaments: the ], the ] and the ]. He scored once at the 2010 World Cup, to help Uruguay to fourth place in the tournament, and in 2011 was part of the Uruguay squad that won a record 15th Copa América title.

==Club career==

===Palermo===
After his breakthrough at the 2007 South American Youth Championship, several big teams were reportedly interested in signing Cavani, including ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.calciomercato.biz/news/news425276.html|language=Italian|author=Calciomercato.biz |title=Cavani, il Palermo sorpassa tutti|accessdate=30 January 2007|work=}}</ref> On 29 January 2007, however, ] chairman ] announced the signing of the promising Uruguayan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.repubblica.it/news/sport_gen/sport_n_2014424.html|language=Italian|author=] |title=Calcio, Palermo; Zamparini: abbiamo preso Cavani|accessdate=30 January 2007|work=}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The bid was officially confirmed on 31 January<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Squadre/Palermo/Primo_Piano/2007/01_Gennaio/31/CAVANI.shtml |language=Italian|author=] |title=Palermo, arriva il gioiello Cavani|accessdate=31 January 2007|work=}}</ref> for €4.475 million.<ref>US Città di Palermo Report and Accounts on 30 June 2007 {{it icon}}</ref>

Cavani made his debut on 11 March 2007 in a home league match against ],<ref>{{cite web|title=Tactical Formation|work=Football-Lineups.com
|url=http://www.football-lineups.com/games/?game=5061 | accessdate=14 March 2007}}</ref> coming on in the 55th minute with his team 0–1 down and scoring an impressive equaliser only 15 minutes later, a goal reminiscent of ]'s strike in the ].<ref name="cbcsports">{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/sports/fifau20/newsmakers/cavani.html|publisher=]|title=Edison Cavani: South America's best-kept secret|accessdate=5 September 2007}}</ref> In his second season with the ''Rosanero'', Cavani found himself fighting for a first team place with ] and ].

After Amauri's departure to ] in June 2008, Cavani cemented his place in the starting lineup, forming a striking partnership with Fabrizio Miccoli and scoring a total 14 goals in the ]. He retained his place for the ] under new boss ], and also under successor ], being instrumental in the team's successful run in Serie A which took Palermo to European qualification and potential qualification to the ] with two games remaining. In April 2010, he penned a new contract with Palermo valid to June 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.mediagol.it/articolo.asp?idNotizia=176625 |publisher=Mediagol.it |accessdate=5 May 2010 |date=29 April 2010 |title=Ag.Cavani: "Contratto? C´è stato adeguamento |language=Italian}}</ref>

===Napoli===

====2010–11====
In July 2010, Cavani signed a reported five-year contract with ].{{citation needed|date=March 2012}} The transfer, however, was a loan of €5 million plus an option/obligation to buy outright for €12 million,<ref>SSC Napoli Report and Accounts on 30 June 2011 {{it icon}}</ref><ref>US Città di Palermo Report and Accounts on 30 June 2010 {{it icon}}, </ref> which made the total fee €17 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.palermocalcio.it/it/1112/news/scheda.jsp?id=23025|title=ZAMPARINI: LETTERA APERTA AI TIFOSI ROSANERO|date=2 March 2011|accessdate=24 March 2012|publisher=US Città di Palermo|language=Italian}}</ref> After debuting for Napoli as a substitute in the previous game, Cavani scored twice in his first start, as Napoli beat ] in the ] 2–0 and qualified for the main tournament. He then started his Napoli Serie A in spectacular fashion, scoring a controversial goal on ] after just seven minutes, with replays showing the ball hardly crossing the line. Cavani also scored on his home debut against ] before adding a late winner against ], meaning he had scored in his first four competitive matches with Napoli. On 26 September 2010, Cavani came on as a late replacement with 30 minutes left in a game against ] which Napoli were losing 1–0. After assisting the equalizing goal, he went on to score two more, with the final score 4–1. That meant Cavani shared the lead as top scorer in the league with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=304837&cc=5739&league=ITA.1|title=Cavani completes comeback|date=26 September 2010|work=ESPN Soccernet|accessdate=30 September 2010}}</ref> Cavani's partnership with fellow forwards ] and ] led the Italian sporting media to dub them "The Three Tenors", after the famous ] of the same name.
On 15 December 2010, Cavani netted a 92nd minute goal against ] to help his team to a 1–0 win and progress beyond the group stage of the ]. In the first match, which was held on ]n soil, he had scored an equalizing goal in the 97th minute. On 9 January 2011, Cavani scored a hat-trick during a 3–0 win over ], the third goal coming by way of a scorpion kick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=304793&cc=5901|title=Edinson Cavani completes hat-trick with tumbling golazo.|date=9 January 2011|work=Yahoo Sports|accessdate=9 January 2011}}</ref> On 30 January, Cavani scored another hat-trick, this time in a 4–0 win over Sampdoria.<ref>. Soccernet.espn.go.com (30 January 2011). Retrieved 30 January 2012.</ref> Cavani continued his fine form scoring a brace against ], with Napoli winning 2–0. On 20 March, Cavani scored another brace against ] in a 2–1 win. This win kept them within three points of leaders ] with eight games left. On 3 April, Cavani scored yet another hat-trick in a 4–3 comeback win over ], having been 2–0 and 3–2 down during the game. He also became the highest league goalscorer in a single season in Napoli's history, netting 25 goals in Serie A.<ref>. Soccernet.espn.go.com (3 April 2011). Retrieved 30 January 2012.</ref> On 8 May, in an away 2–1 loss against ] he received a red card for having two booked offenses. He sarcastically applauded the referee after the decision and was handed a two-match ban for the action.<ref>. Goal.com (17 May 2011). Retrieved 30 January 2012.</ref> As Napoli only had two more games of the season, it meant that his season was over and that he wouldn't be able to regain his top position in the Serie A scoring charts, as ] had surpassed him with 26 goals.

Cavani signed a new five-year contract on 19 May, keeping him at Napoli until 2016.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sscnapoli.it/client/render.aspx?root=707&fwd=4073&content=0|title= De Laurentiis: Con Cavani fino al 2016|trans_title=De Laurentiis: With Cavani until 2016|date=19 May 2011|accessdate=19 May 2011|work=SSC Napoli|language=Italian}}</ref>

====2011–12====
On 14 September, Cavani scored the opener in Napoli's first game of their ], a 1–1 away draw at ].<ref>. Goal.com (14 September 2011). Retrieved 30 January 2012.</ref> Four days later, on 18 September, he scored a hat-trick against ] in Napoli's 3–1 home win.<ref>. Goal.com (18 September 2011). Retrieved 30 January 2012.</ref><ref>. ESPN Soccernet (18 September 2011). Retrieved 30 January 2012.</ref> On 22 November, Cavani scored both goals in the match winning brace 2–1 at home against Manchester City in the Champions League, leaving Napoli in pole position to follow ] into the knockout stage.<ref>Hughes, Rob. . ''],'' 23 November 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2011.</ref> On 26 November, Cavani scored a 94th minute equaliser against ] after Napoli went a goal down in the 64th minute through on-loan Napoli striker ]. On 21 December, Cavani netted a brace in Napoli's 6–1 thrashing of ], helping the ''Azzurri'' finish 2011 strong and end the first half of the season in sixth place.<ref>. Goal.com (21 December 2011). Retrieved 30 January 2012.</ref>

On 17 February 2012, Cavani scored two goals against ], helping Napoli go in fifth place ahead of ].<ref>. Sportinglife.com (17 February 2012). Retrieved 18 February 2012.</ref> On 21 February, Cavani scored the second goal against ] in the Champions League round of 16 first leg in ]. He also provided the assists for both of ]'s goals that game. Napoli subsequently went on to win this game 3–1.<ref>. Goal.com (21 February 2012). Retrieved 1 March 2012.</ref> Following Napoli's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Chelsea, Cavani scored two goals against ] in the last ten minutes to earn a much-needed draw to keep Napoli in the hunt for the last Champions League qualifying spot. A few days later, he converted a fantastic counter-attack against ] to book Napoli a place in the ] Final. On 21 April, he celebrated his 200th career league appearance by scoring in a 2–0 win against ].<ref> Yahoo!Eurosport. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2012.</ref> Cavani finished the league season with 23 goals,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1072271/napoli's-edinson-cavani-voices-olympic-ambition?cc=5901 |title=Napoli's Edinson Cavani voices Olympic ambition – ESPNFC |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=17 May 2012 }}</ref> tied for third on the goal scoring charts with ] and ] international striker ].<ref>{{cite web|author=Ciao Tambu! |url=http://www.gazzetta.it/speciali/risultati_classifiche/2012/calcio/seriea/classifiche.shtml |title=Classifica del campionato di serie A 2012/2013 – Gazzetta dello Sport |publisher=Gazzetta.it |date= }}</ref>
On 20 May, he scored a penalty against Juventus in the ], at the ] in Rome, which Napoli eventually won 2–0,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11854/7768322/Cup-glory-for-Napoli|title=Cup glory for Napoli|date=20 May 2012|accessdate=11 January 2013|publisher=SkySports}}</ref> Cavani finished the tournament as the top goalscorer with five goals.<ref>{{cite web|title=Coppa Italia 2012 Final|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/match/78417/juventus-vs-napoli/report|accessdate=21 May 2012}}</ref>

====2012–13====
] in the Europa League]]
Cavani's first goal of the ] season came on 26 August, netting the final goal of Napoli's 3–0 defeat of former club ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/88043/palermo-vs-napoli/lineup-stats |title=Palermo 0 vs 3 Napoli |publisher=Goal |date=26 August 2012 }}</ref> A month later, on 26 September, Cavani scored a mesmerizing hat-trick against ] to maintain Napoli's undefeated start to the Serie A season in a 3–0 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=352043&cc=5901 |title=Napoli 3–0 Lazio |publisher=ESPNFC |date=26 September 2012}}</ref>

On 8 November, Cavani scored all four goals, including a half volley from outside the box and a tremendous free kick, as Napoli came back from 2–1 down to defeat ] 4–2 in the group stage of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2013/matches/round=2000356/match=2009974/postmatch/quotes/ |title=Cavani the daddy with four goals for Napoli |publisher=UEFA |date=8 November 2012}}</ref> Cavani scored a late penalty in the 94th minute to secure a 2–1 victory over ] on 22 November, sending Napoli through to the next round of the Europa League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espnfc.com/us/en/report/355845/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=5901 |title=Last-gasp Cavani sends Napoli through |publisher=ESPNFC |date=22 November 2012}}</ref> On 6 January 2013, Cavani netted a perfect hat-trick as Napoli thumped ] 4–1, gaining ground in the race for the league title as champions ] fell to a shock win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espnfc.com/uk/en/report/351904/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=5739 |title=Napoli 4–1 AS Roma |publisher=ESPNFC |date=6 January 2013 }}</ref> Cavani finished the season as leading Serie A goalscorer, with 29 goals, six ahead of Udinese striker ] in 2nd.<ref>{{ cite web|url=http://www.thescore.com/seri/stats|title=Player Statistics – SERI|publisher=theScore|date= 25 February}}</ref>

⚫ Towards the end of the season, reports emerged that Cavani would leave Napoli, with ], ], ] and ] all believed to be interested.<ref>{{ cite web|url=http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/napoli/transfer-talk/news/cavani-decision-imminent_84965.html|title=Napoli's Edinson Cavani decision imminent?|publisher=Sports Mole|date= May 18, 2013}}</ref> However, on 27 May 2013, he told that he was not thinking of moving, saying: "Real Madrid, Chelsea and (Manchester) City are interested in me? I just think about Napoli.". Though he continued to say: "If an important offer were to come in, I will talk with president (Aurelio) De Laurentiis." He paid tribute to his time in Italy saying: "I'm fine in Italy, I have grown as a man there and as a player with the Serie A experience."<ref>{{ cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8738427/Napoli-striker-Edinson-Cavani-plays-down-talk-of-a-move-away-from-the-club |title=Cavani plays down talk of a move away from Napoli|publisher=sky Sports|date= May 27, 2013 }}</ref> Cavani was asked about the interest of Chelsea and Manchester City in him, he said: "I don't know if they made an offer for me, I just know that to be coached by someone like (Man City manager) ] or (Chelsea manager) ] would always be a pleasure.<ref>{{ cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8769020/Transfer-news-Edinson-Cavani-open-to-playing-for-Chelsea-boss-Jose-Mourinho |title=Cavani open to playing for Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho|publisher=sky Sports|date= June 10, 2013 }}</ref> On 23 June 2013, Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentis revealed that Cavani's reported £53 million "buyout clause expires" on 10 August 2013, although he went on to say that he doesn't "think Cavani will leave on August 10th" as he felt Cavani "won't make a joke of" him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2346820/Edinson-Cavani-latest-Striker-says-say-Chelsea.html |title=Cavani reveals he’s flattered by Mourinho interest; Cavani's £53m release clause 'runs out on August 10th' |work=Daily Mail |date= 23 June 2013}}</ref>


===Paris Saint-Germain=== ===Paris Saint-Germain===

Revision as of 14:25, 24 July 2014

Template:Spanish name {{Infobox football biography | name = Edinson Cavani | image = Edinson Cavani URU.jpg | image_size = | caption = Cavani playing for Uruguay in 2011. | fullname = Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez Antoniadis | birth_date = (1987-02-14) 14 February 1987 (age 37) | birth_place = Salto, Uruguay | height = 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | currentclub = AEK Athens | clubnumber = - | position = Striker | youthyears1 = 1999-2002 | youthclubs1 = Danubio | years1 = 2005–2007 | clubs1 = ]] | caps1 = 25 | goals1 = 1004 | years2 = 2007–2010 | clubs2 = Palermo | caps2 = 109 | goals2 = 2075 | years3 = 2010–2013 | clubs3 = Napoli | caps3 = 104 | goals3 = 3 | years4 = 2013–2014 | clubs4 = Paris Saint-Germain | caps4 = 75| goals4 = 1| | years5 = 2014– | clubs5 = Panegialeios | caps4 = 5 | goals4 = 63 | nationalyears1 = 2006–2007 | nationalteam1 = [[Uruguay national under-20 football team|Urin the group stage of Mole|date= May 18, 2013}}</ref> However, on 27 May 2013, he told that he was not thinking of moving, saying: "Real Madrid, Chelsea and (Manchester) City are interested in me? I just think about Napoli.". Though he continued to say: "If an important offer were to come in, I will talk with president (Aurelio) De Laurentiis." He paid tribute to his time in Italy saying: "I'm fine in Italy, I have grown as a man there and as a player with the Serie A experience." Cavani was asked about the interest of Chelsea and Manchester City in him, he said: "I don't know if they made an offer for me, I just know that to be coached by someone like (Man City manager) Manuel Pellegrini or (Chelsea manager) Jose Mourinho would always be a pleasure. On 23 June 2013, Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentis revealed that Cavani's reported £53 million "buyout clause expires" on 10 August 2013, although he went on to say that he doesn't "think Cavani will leave on August 10th" as he felt Cavani "won't make a joke of" him.

Paris Saint-Germain

Cavani preparing a free-kick in a Champions League match in 2014

On 16 July 2013, Cavani joined French champions Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract, for a fee believed to be around €64.5 million, making it the sixth largest transfer in history. The reported sum made Cavani the record signing in French football, breaking Radamel Falcao's €60 million move to AS Monaco earlier in the summer, and saw him link up with former Napoli teammate Ezequiel Lavezzi in Paris.

Cavani debuted for PSG on 9 August 2013, coming on as 72nd minute substitute in a league match against Montpellier. He started the following game on 18 August and scored his first goal for the club, a late equalizer against AC Ajaccio.

He scored his first Champions League goal for the club in their season opener against Olympiacos on 17 September. He ended the group stage with four goals from five matches as PSG qualified with a 100% win record.

On 22 January 2014, Cavani scored his 20th goal of the season in PSG's 2–1 Coupe de France defeat at home to Montpellier. On 2 March, after missing a month of the season with a thigh injury, Cavani scored on his return to the team in a 2–0 win over Le Classique rivals Olympique de Marseille at the Parc des Princes.

On 19 April 2014, he scored both goals for PSG as they beat Olympique Lyonnais 2–1 in the 2014 Coupe de la Ligue Final. He finished his first season with 25 goals in 43 games across all competitions, including 16 in 30 league games.

International career

Cavani (right) with Stijn Schaars.

In January 2007, Cavani was selected to join the Uruguay under-20s team to play in the 2007 South American Youth Championship in Paraguay. Cavani finished the tournament as top scorer with seven goals in nine games, helping Uruguay to finish in third place, earning them a place in the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

On 6 February 2008, Cavani made his first senior appearance for the Uruguay national team, scoring in a 2–2 draw with Colombia. He scored from his own area on the counterattack from a corner and was praised by André Villas-Boas as "... a player with an immense capacity for the technical ability of scoring goals of tremendous skill and magnificent technique". On 10 July 2010, he scored against Germany in the third place match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup to make the score 1–1; Germany went on to win 3–2. On 8 October 2010, he scored his first international hat-trick in a friendly match against Indonesia.

Cavani was included in the Uruguayan squad at the 2011 Copa América in Argentina. He started the first two group games, but a knee injury in the second game against Chile ruled him out until the final. In the final, he replaced Álvaro Pereira after 63 minutes as Uruguay won a record 15th title by beating Paraguay 3–0.

At the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, Cavani equalised in the semi-final against the hosts Brazil, who eventually won 2–1. In the match for third place, he equalised twice against Italy, taking the game to penalties. Although Cavani scored his spot kick, Uruguay lost.

On 13 November 2013 Cavani scored the last goal in Uruguay's 5–0 away win over Jordan in a play-off for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. In their first group game of the finals, against Costa Rica in Fortaleza, Cavani opened the scoring with a penalty after Diego Lugano had been pulled down. Uruguay eventually lost 3–1.

Personal life

Cavani was born in Salto, Uruguay's second largest city, on 14 February 1987, to Berta Gómez and Luis Cavani. His elder brother is striker Walter Guglielmone and his younger brother, Christian, is also a footballer. Cavani was married to Maria Soledad Cabris with whom he has two sons, Bautista (born 22 March 2011) and Lucas (born 8 March 2013) He is a devout Evangelical Christian. As a child, Cavani idolised Argentine striker Gabriel Batistuta. In 2014 Cavani announced that he and his wife are to get a divorce, following a split between the two the year before.

Career statistics

Club

As of 7 May 2014.
Cavani playing for Uruguay in 2011.
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Danubio 2005 10 4 5 3 — 15 7
2005–06 15 6 — 15 6
Total 25 10 5 3 0 0 30 13
Palermo 2006–07 7 2 — 7 2
2007–08 33 5 2 0 2 0 37 5
2008–09 35 14 1 1 — 36 15
2009–10 34 13 3 2 — 37 15
Total 109 34 6 3 2 0 117 37
Napoli 2010–11 35 26 2 0 10 7 47 33
2011–12 35 23 5 5 8 5 48 33
2012–13 34 29 2 2 7 7 43 38
Total 104 78 9 7 25 19 138 104
Paris Saint-Germain 2013–14 30 16 5 5 8 4 43 25
Total 30 16 5 5 8 4 43 25
Career total 268 138 25 18 35 23 328 179

International

Uruguay national team
Year Apps Goals
2008 4 1
2009 8 0
2010 12 7
2011 12 2
2012 9 3
2013 15 7
2014 3 2
Total 63 22

International goals

Scores and results list Uruguay's goal tally first.
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1. 6 February 2008 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Colombia 1–2 2–2 Friendly
2. 3 March 2010 AFG Arena, St. Gallen, Switzerland   Switzerland 3–1 3–1 Friendly
3. 10 July 2010 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa  Germany 1–1 2–3 2010 FIFA World Cup
4. 11 August 2010 Estádio do Restelo, Lisbon, Portugal  Angola 1–0 2–0 Friendly
5. 8 October 2010 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia  Indonesia 1–1 7–1 Friendly
6. 6–1
7. 7–1
8. 12 October 2010 Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, Wuhan, China  China 2–0 4–0 Friendly
9. 30 March 2011 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland  Republic of Ireland 2–1 3–2 Friendly
10. 7 October 2011 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Bolivia 3–1 4–2 2014 World Cup qualifier
11. 29 February 2012 Bucharest, Romania  Romania 1–0 1–1 Friendly
12. 11 September 2012 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Ecuador 1–1 1–1 2014 World Cup qualifier
13. 14 November 2012 PGE Arena Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland  Poland 2–0 3–1 Friendly
14. 12 June 2013 Polideportivo Cachamay, Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela  Venezuela 1–0 1–0 2014 World Cup qualifier
15. 26 June 2013 Mineirão, Belo Horizonte, Brazil  Brazil 1–1 1–2 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
16. 30 June 2013 Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil  Italy 1–1 2–2 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
17. 2–2
18. 10 September 2013 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Colombia 1–0 2–0 2014 World Cup qualifier
19. 15 October 2013 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Argentina 3–2 3–2 2014 World Cup qualifier
20. 13 November 2013 Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan  Jordan 5–0 5–0 2014 World Cup qualifier
21. 4 June 2014 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay  Slovenia 1–0 2–0 Friendly
22. 14 June 2014 Estádio Castelão, Fortaleza, Brazil  Costa Rica 1–0 1–3 2014 FIFA World Cup

Honours

Club

Danubio
Napoli
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References

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External links

Uruguay squads
Uruguay squad – 2010 FIFA World Cup fourth place
Uruguay
Uruguay squad – 2011 Copa América winners (15th title)
Uruguay
Uruguay men's football squad – 2012 Summer Olympics
Uruguay
Uruguay squad – 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup fourth place
Uruguay
Uruguay squad – 2014 FIFA World Cup
Uruguay
Paris Saint-Germain FC – current squad
Awards
Serie A top scorers
2013–14 Ligue 1 UNFP Team of the Year

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