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- Enzo Francescoli, the legendary Uruguayan footballer, is a name that resonates with football fans around the world. Known for his elegance, skill, and remarkable vision on the field, Francescoli is often regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation.
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Enzo Francescoli Uriarte (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈenso fɾanseˈskoljuˈɾjaɾte]; born 12 November 1961), nicknamed "El Príncipe" (lit. ' The Prince '), is a Uruguayan former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
Enzo Francescoli (born November 12, 1961, Montevideo, Uruguay) is a Uruguayan football (soccer) player who gained worldwide fame as El Príncipe (“The Prince”). After retiring from playing professional sports, he entered the business world and cofounded a television station.
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Aug 21, 2017 · While playing with Los Millonarios, Francescoli secured personal honours including the 1984 South American Footballer of the Year and in 1985 was named the best player in Argentina, the first non-Argentine to achieve the honour.
Jan 14, 2020 · The 1983 Copa América would see the name of Enzo Francescoli become synonymous with Uruguayan success. Uruguay topped their group and progressed serenely to the two-legged final against Brazil. A 2-0 victory in Montevideo saw Francescoli open the scoring for La Celeste.
Jun 4, 2024 · Francescoli made his senior debut with Wanderers in March 1980 against Defensor Sporting, helping his team win 5-0. With the young prodigy in their ranks, Wanderers had their best season in almost half a century, finishing as runner-up and followed it with a third-place finish in 1981.
Oct 2, 2020 · Francescoli was the wise old head in an exciting attack alongside young prodigies Hernán Crespo and Ariel Ortega. Powered by this potent triumvirate, Los Millionaires scored 28 goals on the way to becoming champions of South America for the second time in their history.
