Nicolás Lodeiro

Marcelo Nicolás Lodeiro Benítez, born on March 21, 1989, is a distinguished Uruguayan professional footballer renowned for his role as an attacking midfielder. Currently, he showcases his talents at Nacional in the Uruguayan Primera División, where he continues to make significant contributions to the team.

Throughout his illustrious career, Lodeiro has played in various countries, including Uruguay, the Netherlands, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States. His time at Ajax was particularly notable, as he clinched the Eredivisie title in both seasons he participated. Additionally, he achieved a domestic double with Boca Juniors in two thousand fifteen, further solidifying his reputation as a top-tier player.

In the United States, Lodeiro has enjoyed considerable success with the Seattle Sounders, winning the MLS Cup in two thousand sixteen and two thousand nineteen, as well as the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League. His ability to perform at a high level across different leagues is a testament to his skill and adaptability.

On the international stage, Lodeiro has been a vital member of the Uruguay national team since his debut in two thousand nine, earning sixty caps by two thousand nineteen. He has participated in two FIFA World Cups and four editions of the Copa América, contributing to Uruguay's fourth-place finish in the two thousand ten World Cup and their victory in the two thousand eleven Copa América.