Eduardo Filippini

Eduardo Filippini (born June 5, 1983, in Formosa, Argentina) is an Argentine footballer who plays for Guaraní of the Primera Division in Paraguay.

Career

Although he was born in Formosa, Argentina (located near the border with Paraguay), Filippini's ancestors were Paraguayan. After a spell with Club 2 de Mayo, Filippini returned to Guaraní in 2008.[1]

In 2010, after five years playing football for clubs in Paraguay, Filippini became a naturalized Paraguayan citizen in hopes of representing the Paraguay national football team.[2]

Personal

His older brother, Valentín Filippini, is also a professional footballer.[1]

Teams

References

  1. 1 2 "Guaraní recupera al zaguero Eduardo Filippini" [Guaraní recovers defender Eduardo Filippini] (in Spanish). Última Hora. 28 June 2008.
  2. "Eduardo Filippini será paraguayo" [Eduardo Filippini will become Paraguyan] (in Spanish). ABC. 5 August 2010.
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