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Argentina Juan Sebastián Verón is a highly decorated Argentine former professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation, who transitioned into club management and presidency after his playing career.
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Born on March 9, 1975, in La Plata, Argentina, Juan Sebastián Verón began his youth career at Estudiantes de La Plata in 1993. He quickly rose through the ranks, helping the team return to the Argentine Primera División in 1995. His early professional career also included a stint at Boca Juniors in 1996, where he played 17 games and scored four goals. That same year, he made his international debut for Argentina against Poland, marking the beginning of a significant international career. His talent soon attracted European clubs, leading to his first move abroad to Sampdoria under manager Sven-Göran Eriksson.
Verón’s career in Europe was distinguished, featuring spells with several prominent clubs. After two seasons with Sampdoria, he joined Parma in 1998 for £15 million, winning the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Cup in 1999. He then reunited with Eriksson at Lazio, securing the Scudetto, Coppa Italia, and Italian Super Cup in the 1999–2000 season. In 2001, Manchester United signed him for a then-record £28.1 million, where he won the Premier League in 2002–03. He later moved to Chelsea and had two loan spells at Inter Milan, winning the Coppa Italia twice, the Supercoppa Italiana, and the Serie A title.
In 2006, Verón returned to his boyhood club, Estudiantes, initially on loan, and later permanently until his retirement in 2014. During this period, he led Estudiantes to the 2006 Apertura tournament title and the prestigious 2009 Copa Libertadores, receiving the South American Footballer of the Year award in both 2008 and 2009. After retiring, he took on administrative roles at Estudiantes, serving as Director of Sports and later as club president, a position he currently holds. He also made a brief return to playing for Estudiantes in the 2017 Copa Libertadores, demonstrating his enduring commitment to the club.
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