Ezequiel Ponce

Footballer

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Ezequiel Ponce is an Argentine association football player known for his forward position.

He currently plays as a forward for La Liga club Elche.

Ponce began his professional career at Newell's Old Boys, making his debut in 2013.

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Biography

Early Life

Ezequiel Ponce Martínez is an Argentine professional footballer born into a football-loving family. He began his journey in the sport at the tender age of eight when he joined his hometown club, Newell's Old Boys. His dedication and talent saw him rise through the youth ranks, eventually making his senior debut in 2013.

Career

Ponce's professional career took off with Newell's Old Boys, where he made a significant impact by scoring his first league goal in 2014. His promising performances caught the attention of European clubs, leading to his transfer to AS Roma in 2015 for €4.2 million. Despite a setback due to a knee injury that sidelined him for four months, he bounced back impressively, contributing to Roma's youth team success.

In 2016, Ponce was loaned to Granada CF, where he made an immediate impact by scoring on his debut. The following year, he continued his development in France with Lille, where he was recognized by manager Marcelo Bielsa. Ponce has also represented Argentina at the international level, participating in the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Personal Life

Beyond the pitch, Ponce holds Spanish citizenship, reflecting his connection to European football. His journey from a young boy in Argentina to a professional player in Europe showcases his determination and passion for the game. As of now, he plays as a forward for Spartak Moscow, continuing to build on his career in football.

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As of match played on 20 March 2026

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Club career

Newell's Old Boys

Ponce is a youth exponent from his hometown club Newell's Old Boys. Predictably, Ponce was snapped up by local club Newell's Old Boys at the age of eight, progressing through the youth set-up to eventually break into the senior squad in 2013. He made his league debut on 5 October 2013 against Quilmes in a 0–2 away win. At 16 March 2014, he scored his first league goal for the club against Racing Club in a 2–0 home win.

Roma

In August 2015, Italian club Roma announced the signing of Ponce from Newell's Old Boys for a fee of €4.2 million. Ponce started well with Roma by tallying three goals in the UEFA Youth League group stages, but disaster struck in December, as the striker received a torn ligament in his knee, which kept him on the sidelines for four months. He returned to action with a bang in the spring, playing in their reserve squad, winning the Campionato Nazionale Primavera and scoring nine goals in ten matches. He was also summoned to Roma's senior team without being given a chance on the pitch.

Loan to Granada

On 5 August 2016, Ponce was loaned to La Liga club Granada CF for one year. Fifteen days later he scored on his club debut, in a 1–1 home draw against Villarreal CF.

Loan to Lille

On 10 July 2017, after being identified by then Manager Marcelo Bielsa, Ponce was loaned to Ligue 1 club Lille. He made his debut in a 3–0 win against Nantes on 6 August 2017. He scored his first goal on 17 November in a…

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International career

He was called up to the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup for the summer of 2017. He started for Argentina national under-20 football team in the first match in a 3–0 defeat against England national under-20 football team.

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Club: AS Roma (2015–2019)
Club: Newell's Old Boys (2013–2015)
Club: Spartak Moscow (2019–)
League: Major League Soccer
National team: Argentina

Personal

Personal life

He holds Spanish citizenship.

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