Marcelo Estigarribia

Marcelo Alejandro Estigarribia Balmori (born 21 September 1987) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a left winger for Olimpia Asuncion in the Primera Division Paraguaya.

Estigarribia has been known since youth as Chelo, as a diminutive of his name Marcelo. He also has an Italian passport by way of his mother. At club level, Estigarribia has played for teams in Paraguay, France, Uruguay, Argentina, Italy, and Mexico. At international level, he has represented the Paraguay national football team, and was member of the squad that finished second at the 2011 Copa America.

Club Career

Club Union Pacifico

Estigarribia started his career in the youth divisions of Club Union Pacifico before moving to Sport Colombia where he made his professional debut at the age of 17.

Le Mans

In 2006, Estigarribia moved to Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno, and in August 2008 he was transferred to Le Mans of the Ligue 1.

Newell's Old Boys

On 27 December 2009, Estigarribia signed for Newell's Old Boys on loan from Le Mans for 18 months. In June 2011, it was reported by the Daily Record that Scottish Premier League club Rangers were chasing Estigarribia when their boss Ally McCoist spent a week scouting in Argentina.

Juventus

On 28 August 2011, Estigarribia moved to Juventus F.C. on a season loan for a €500,000 fee, with an option of making the transfer permanent for €5 million at the end of the season, from a proxy club Deportivo Maldonado. He made his debut as a substitute against Chievo and got his first start against Genoa. He scored his first goal for Juventus against Napoli where the match ended in a 3–3 tie.

Sampdoria

On 4 August 2012, Estigarribia moved to U.

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