Marcos Acuña
Marcos Acuña is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left midfielder for Spanish club Sevilla and the Argentina national team.
Club career:
Marcos Acuña began his club career with Ferro Carril Oeste in 2009, making his professional debut on August 15, 2009, in a Primera B Nacional match against Patronato. He quickly established himself as a regular starter for the club, helping them gain promotion to the Argentine Primera División in 2010.
In 2014, Acuña moved to Racing Club, where he continued to impress with his performances. He helped the club win the Argentine Primera División title in 2014 and was named the league's Young Player of the Year.
His performances for Racing Club caught the attention of European clubs, and in 2017, he joined Portuguese club Sporting CP. He spent two seasons at Sporting CP, making 59 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
In 2019, Acuña moved to Spanish club Sevilla. He quickly became a key player for the club, helping them win the UEFA Europa League in 2020. He has made over 100 appearances for Sevilla, scoring 5 goals.
International career:
Marcos Acuña made his debut for the Argentina national team in 2017. He was part of the Argentina squad that won the 2020 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions and the 2021 Copa América. He has made over 30 appearances for the national team, scoring 2 goals.
Playing style:
Marcos Acuña is a versatile player who can play as a left-back or left midfielder. He is known for his pace, stamina, and dribbling skills. He is also a good crosser of the ball and has an eye for goal.
Achievements:
- UEFA Europa League: 2020
- CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions: 2020
- Copa América: 2021
- Argentine Primera División: 2014
- Argentine Primera B Nacional: 2010
- Argentine Young Player of the Year: 2014
