Gonzalo Bergessio

Gonzalo Ruben Bergessio (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡonˈsalo ruˈβem beɾˈɣesjo]; born 20 July 1984) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Club Nacional de Football from Uruguay.

Club Career

Early career

Born in Cordoba, Cordoba Province, Bergessio started his career in the lower leagues with Club Atletico Platense. In 2005, he was signed by Instituto Atletico Central Cordoba of the Primera Division, but at the end of the 2005–06 season Instituto were relegated, and the player was sold to Racing Club de Avellaneda.

During the Apertura 2006 Bergessio contributed with six goals, and in the following year's Clausura, continued to score on a regular basis. His fast pace earned him a big following at the Estadio Juan Domingo Peron, and he became a fan favourite after scoring the game winner against giants Boca Juniors, adding another against Club Atletico River Plate.

Benfica / Return to Argentina

On 26 June 2007, Bergessio signed a five-year deal with Primeira Liga club S.L. Benfica for a reported €2.5 million fee, as an unknown party remained eligible to 50% of the future transfer fee the Portuguese received. He only appeared in three league matches during his spell, one more than his opportunities in the UEFA Champions League, and, in January of the following year he returned to his country.

In January 2008, Bergessio joined San Lorenzo de Almagro. On 8 May, he was involved in the Copa Libertadores tie against River where, after his team had two players sent off and were 0–2 down, he scored twice to give it an improbable aggregate win.

Saint-Etienne

On 25 August 2009, Bergessio returned to Europe by agreeing to a four-year contract with France's AS Saint-Etienne, for an undisclosed fee. He scored his first goal for his new club during his second appearance, a 1–1 home draw against AJ Auxerre, but netted just five times more in his f

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