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Valentín Barco (born 23 July 2004) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a left-back or wide midfielder for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Argentina national team. He was included in The Guardian's "Next Generation" list for 2021.
Valentín Barco is a 19-year-old left-back from Argentina who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion since 2023. He has two caps for the national team and a market value of €13 million.
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Jan 20, 2024 · Brighton have completed the signing of 19-year-old Argentine Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors. The under-23 international arrives on a four-and-a-half-year contract until June 2028 for a fee of...
Feb 17, 2024 · Player analysis - Valentin Barco. The wind is in the sails of Barco as he crosses the Atlantic to join Brighton. Before making the trip, he played a key role in Argentina qualifying for the football tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
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- Barco signed his first contract when he was three years old. "Born to be a footballer from day one" is a phrase you hear regularly attributed to South American wonderkids.
- Boca fans believe Barco to be worth at least double the £7.8m Brighton have paid. After signing his new Boca deal, the 2023 season proved to be a breakthrough campaign for Barco.
- Barco can cover multiple positions. In De Zerbi-ball, where positions are fluid and individuals can expect to fulfil multiple roles in the same game, versatile players are key.
- Brighton will give Barco time to adapt to English football. Why Brighton? With the likes of City, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Juventus and Red Bull Leipzig all interested, it is a just question that needs to be asked.
Jan 18, 2024 · Valentin Barco is in line to become the next Latin prodigy to roll off a production line that has already manufactured a World Cup-winning midfielder and the most expensive player in...
Jan 20, 2024 · The 19-year-old Argentinian, who can play as a left-back or a winger, joins Brighton on a four-and-a-half-year deal in January 2024. He is one of the most exciting prospects from South America and has played for Boca Juniors and Argentina Under-23.
