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Edinson Cavani
Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez is a Uruguayan professional footballer who last played as a striker for Boca Juniors. Nicknamed "El Matador", he is regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation. He is known for his off the ball movement, work ethic, and finishing. Cavani is one of the few players to have scored 100 goals in two of Europe's big five leagues.
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Born 14 February 1987 · Q167790
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s 2–0 victory over Ghana in the group stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, on 2 December. Style of play Although Cavani primarily plays either as a centre forward or as a main striker, he is capable of playing in several offensive positions, and has also been deployed as a supporting striker or as a winger. Due to his composure in front of goal, he was given the nickname
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Runner-up: Copa Libertadores with Boca Juniors (2023).
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2026· 3 entries
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2025· 2 entries
Indiatimes: Edinson Cavani and Jocelyn Burgardt combined net worth in 2025: Salary, brand deals, investments, and lifestyle
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beIN SPORTS: Why Edinson Cavani’s Return Is Crucial for Boca Juniors Against Alianza Lima in Copa Libertadores
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2024· 1 entry
“s 2–0 victory over Ghana in the group stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, on 2 December. Style of play Although Cavani primarily plays either as a centre forward or as a main striker, he is capable of playing in several offensive positions, and has also been deployed as a supporting striker or as a winger. Due to his composure in front of goal, he was given the nickname”
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2023· 4 entries
World Soccer Talk: Edinson Cavani agrees Boca Juniors move, but there's a catch
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Runner-up: Copa Libertadores with Boca Juniors (2023).
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Played for Boca Juniors (2023–2026) — 60 appearances, 16 goals.
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2022· 1 entry
Played for Valencia CF (2022–2023) — 25 appearances, 5 goals.
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2021· 3 entries
Won award: Premier League Goal of the Month (May 2021).
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Runner-up: UEFA Europa League with Manchester United (2020–21).
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Won award: UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season (2020–21).
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2020· 5 entries
Won: Coupe de France with Paris Saint-Germain (2019–20).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain (2019–20).
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Won: Coupe de la Ligue with Paris Saint-Germain (2019–20).
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Cavani signed with Manchester United before signing for Valencia in 2022 and Boca Juniors in the following year
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Played for Manchester United F.C. (2020–2022) — 41 appearances, 12 goals.
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2019· 3 entries
Won: Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain (2018–19).
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Won: Trophée des Champions with Paris Saint-Germain (2019).
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Runner-up: Coupe de France with Paris Saint-Germain (2018–19).
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2018· 11 entries
CBSSports.com: France vs. Uruguay: Edinson Cavani doubtful for World Cup quarterfinal with calf injury
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Won the French Coupe de France with Paris SG (2017-2018).
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Won award: Golden Foot (2018).
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Won award: Trofeo EFE (2017–18).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year (2017–18).
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Won award: Ligue 1 top goalscorer (2017–18).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain (2017–18).
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Won: Coupe de France with Paris Saint-Germain (2017–18).
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Won: Coupe de la Ligue with Paris Saint-Germain (2017–18).
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Won award: CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualification top goalscorer (2018).
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Jorge Valdano remarked upon "the generous endeavour of Cavani, a striker who covers the entire pitch"
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2017· 10 entries
Won the French Coupe de France with Paris SG (2016-2017).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year (2016–17).
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Won: Coupe de France with Paris Saint-Germain (2016–17).
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Won: Coupe de la Ligue with Paris Saint-Germain (2016–17).
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Won: Trophée des Champions with Paris Saint-Germain (2017).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year (2016–17).
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Won award: Ligue 1 top goalscorer (2016–17).
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Won award: Coupe de la Ligue top goalscorer (2016–17).
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Won award: ESM Team of the Year (2016–17).
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Won award: Ligue 1 Best Foreign Player (2017).
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2016· 7 entries
Won the French Coupe de France with Paris SG (2015-2016).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain (2015–16).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month (September 2016).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Month (October 2016).
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Won: Coupe de France with Paris Saint-Germain (2015–16).
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Won: Coupe de la Ligue with Paris Saint-Germain (2015–16).
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Cavani returned to a centre-forward role
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2015· 7 entries
Won the French Coupe de France with Paris SG (2014-2015).
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Won award: Coupe de France top goalscorer (2014–15).
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Won award: Coupe de la Ligue top goalscorer (2014–15).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain (2014–15).
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Won: Coupe de France with Paris Saint-Germain (2014–15).
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Won: Coupe de la Ligue with Paris Saint-Germain (2014–15).
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Won: Trophée des Champions with Paris Saint-Germain (2015).
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2014· 6 entries
Won the French Coupe de la Ligue with Napoli (2013-2014).
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Won: Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain (2013–14).
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Won: Coupe de la Ligue with Paris Saint-Germain (2013–14).
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Won: Trophée des Champions with Paris Saint-Germain (2014).
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Won award: UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year (2013–14).
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Won award: Coupe de la Ligue top goalscorer (2013–14).
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2013· 7 entries
Won award: Guerin d'Oro (2012–13).
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Won award: Capocannoniere (2012–13).
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Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2012–13).
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Joined Paris SG in 2013.
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In 2013, Cavani announced that he and his wife were to get a divorce, following a split between the two the year before.
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Cavani announced that he and his wife were to get a divorce, following a split between the two the year before
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Played for Paris Saint-Germain FC (2013–2020) — 200 appearances, 138 goals.
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2012· 5 entries
Won award: Coppa Italia top goalscorer (2011–12).
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Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2011–12).
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Won: Coppa Italia with Napoli (2011–12).
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And established himself as one of the best players in Serie A, finishing as the Serie A top scorer in the 2012–13 season
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Played for Uruguay Olympic football team (2012–2012) — 5 appearances, 3 goals.
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2011· 4 entries
Won award: Serie A Team of the Year (2010–11).
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Won: Copa América with Uruguay (2011).
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Joined Napoli in 2011.
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Was part of the Uruguay squad that won a record fifteenth Copa América title
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2010· 4 entries
Won award: Serie A Fan Award (2010).
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Cavani signed for Napoli, who signed him on an initial loan deal before buying him for a total fee of €17 million
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Played for SSC Napoli (2010–2013) — 138 appearances, 104 goals.
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Joined Napoli in 2010.
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2008· 2 entries
Played for Uruguay men's national football team (2008–2024) — 136 appearances, 58 goals.
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And went on to earn 136 caps and score 58 international goals, only behind strike partner Luis Suárez among Uruguayan internationals
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2007· 3 entries
Won award: South American Youth Championship top goalscorer (2007).
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Won: Primera División with Danubio (2006–07).
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Played for Palermo F.C. (2007–2010) — 109 appearances, 34 goals.
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2006· 1 entry
Played for Uruguay national under-20 football team (2006–2007) — 14 appearances, 9 goals.
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2005· 2 entries
Played for Danubio F.C. (2005–2007) — 25 appearances, 10 goals.
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Joined Danubio in 2005.
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2000· 1 entry
Joined Danubio in 2000.
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1987· 1 entry
Born 1987-02-14.
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1929· 1 entry
Migrated to Argentina and later to Montevideo
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