Alejandro Domínguez

Footballer

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Domínguez was named the Super League Greece Player of the Season in 2014-15 while playing for Olympiacos.

Alejandro Domínguez is an Argentine association football player known for his attacking midfield skills.

Domínguez, nicknamed 'Chori', had notable stints at clubs like River Plate, Zenit, and Olympiacos.

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Biography

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Alejandro Damián Domínguez, affectionately known as "Chori," was born in Argentina and began his football journey at Quilmes, where he emerged from their youth academy. His talent quickly caught the attention of larger clubs, leading him to join the prestigious River Plate in 2001. During his time at River, Domínguez showcased his skills as an attacking midfielder, helping the team secure the Argentine Primera División title three times consecutively from 2002 to 2004.

European Ventures

In 2004, Domínguez made a significant move to Europe, signing with Russian club Rubin Kazan. His performances there led to a record-breaking transfer to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2007 for €7 million, marking a high point in his career. At Zenit, he played a crucial role in the club's historic UEFA Cup victory in 2008, providing two assists in the final against Bayern Munich. Domínguez also contributed to Zenit's first domestic championship title in 2007, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.

Later Career and Achievements

After his successful stint in Russia, Domínguez continued his career in Spain with Valencia CF and later Rayo Vallecano. He eventually found a home at Olympiacos in Greece, where he enjoyed considerable success, winning multiple league titles and individual accolades, including being named the Super League Greece Player of the Season in 2014-15. Domínguez's career is marked by his versatility on the field and his ability to adapt to different leagues, making him a respected figure in football.

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Career

Early career

After playing for second league club Quilmes, Domínguez, nicknamed 'Chorí' since he was a teenager, joined Argentine giants River Plate, winning the Clausura three consecutive times with the club.

Rubin Kazan

Scouted by several European clubs, he ended up signing for Russian side Rubin Kazan, in 2004. During 2006 pre-season Rubin tried to sell him, but they were not satisfied with the amount offered for him and decided to keep him.

Zenit Saint Petersburg

Domínguez was signed by FC Zenit Saint Petersburg for €7 million before the start of 2007 Russian season, breaking the record transfer fee inside the Russian Premier League, however the record was exceeded in 2008, when Danny moved from FC Dynamo Moscow to Zenit Saint Petersburg for a fee well above 30 million euros. One of Domínguez's most notable performances was in the 4–0 UEFA Cup victory over Bayern Munich which sent Zenit to the final of the competition for the first time in the history of the club. Domínguez played exceptionally well and provided 2 assists. Dominguez played an extraordinary role in winning Zenit's first domestic championship title in 2007. The Gazprom-sponsored side needed a win at now-defunct Saturn in order to finish top and had to defend a last-minute corner when leading 1–0. As the Zenit Saint Petersburg defence froze, Baffour Gyan's header seemed to be making its way into the net, only for Chori—one of the shortest players on the pitch at 5-foot-7 – to…

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Club: Valencia CF (2010–2012)
Club: Club Atlético River Plate (2001–2004)
Club: FC Zenit Saint Petersburg (2007–2009)
Club: Rubin Kazan (2004–2007)
Club: Quilmes Atlético Club (2000–2001)
Club: Rayo Vallecano (2012–2013)
Club: Rubin Kazan (2009–2010)
Club: Club Atlético River Plate (2011–2012)
Club: Olympiacos F.C. (2013–)
Club: Argentina national under-20 football team (2001–2001)
Club: Argentina national football team (2003–2003)

Legacy

Honours

River Plate Argentine Primera División: 2002 Clausura, 2003 Clausura, 2004 Clausura Primera B Nacional: 2011–12 Zenit Saint Petersburg

Russian Premier League: 2007 Russian Super Cup: 2008 UEFA Cup: 2007–08 UEFA Super Cup: 2008 Rubin Kazan

Russian Premier League: 2009 Olympiacos

Super League Greece: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17 Greek Cup: 2014–15 Rayo Vallecano

Segunda División: 2017–18 Argentina U20 FIFA World Youth Championship: 2001 Individual

Sport-Express Top Foreign Player in Russian Premier League: 2006 Russian Football Union Russian Footballer of the Year: 2009 Russian Premier League Team of the Season: 2007, 2009 Futbol Footballer of the Year in Russia: 2009 Sport Express Footballer of the Year in Russia: 2009 Super League Greece Top assist provider: 2013–14, 2014–15 Super League Greece Player of the Season: 2014–15 Super League Greece Best Foreign Player: 2014–15 Super League Greece Team of the Season: 2013–14, 2014–15 Olympiacos Goal of the Season: 2013–14, 2014–15

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