Facundo Ferreyra is an Argentinian association football player known for his forward position.
Ferreyra made his professional debut with Banfield, scoring his first goal in a match against Argentinos Juniors in December 2008.
Ferreyra was a joint second top scorer at the 2011 South American Youth Championship, contributing to Argentina's third-place finish.
Biography
Early Life
Facundo Ferreyra, affectionately known as "Chucky," is an Argentine professional footballer born in Banfield, Argentina. He began his football journey in the youth system of his hometown club, Club Atlético Banfield, where he made his first-team debut in the 2008–09 season. His early performances showcased his potential, scoring his first goal against Argentinos Juniors in December 2008.
Career Progression
Ferreyra's career took off during his time at Banfield, where he became a notable player, scoring six goals in the 2010–11 season and earning a new contract in January 2011. After Banfield's relegation in 2012, he transferred to Vélez Sársfield, where he excelled as the top goalscorer in the 2012 Inicial tournament, netting 13 goals in just 15 appearances. His success led to a move to FC Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 for a reported $9 million. Despite a challenging start, he contributed significantly to the team's success, winning multiple league titles and cups.
In 2014, Ferreyra joined Newcastle United on loan, followed by stints at S.L. Benfica, RCD Espanyol, and RC Celta de Vigo. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his scoring ability, including being the top scorer in the Ukrainian Premier League for the 2017–18 season.
International Career
On the international stage, Ferreyra represented Argentina at the under-20 level, where he was a key player in the 2011 South American Youth Championship, finishing as joint second top scorer and helping the team secure third place. He also participated in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup, further establishing his reputation as a promising forward.
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Career & Clubs
Banfield
Ferreyra came through the youth system at his home town club of Banfield, and was promoted to the first team in the 2008–09 season. He made six appearances in that season, three as a substitute, scoring one goal. His debut goal was a header against Argentinos Juniors in a 2–2 draw on 6 December 2008. Ferreyra's next first team appearances came in the 2010–11 season, when he scored six goals in 19 games, including one against Boca Juniors to secure a 1–1 draw on 4 June 2011. He was among the 15 top league goalscorers for the season. On 3 January 2011, he signed a new three-year contract with Banfield.
Vélez Sársfield
Following Banfield's relegation at the end of the 2011–12 Argentine Primera División season, Ferreyra was transferred to Vélez Sársfield. During his first season playing for Vélez, Ferreyra was the top goalscorer for the team in their 2012 Inicial winning campaign, scoring 13 goals in 15 games. He was also joint top scorer of the championship along Ignacio Scocco. Ferreyra also started in the 2012–13 Superfinal, in which Vélez defeated Newell's Old Boys.
Shakhtar Donetsk
On 9 July 2013, Ferreyra signed a five-year contract with Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk in a US$9 million transfer. He rarely featured for the club during his first season in Ukraine, but did manage to score six league goals from five starts as Shakhtar won their ninth league title. Due to personal security concerns over the war in Donbas and the recent…
Ferreyra is a former Argentina under-20 youth international. He was joint second top scorer at the 2011 South American Youth Championship with four tournament goals, helping Argentina to third place. He also played with the team at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
- National team
- Argentina
- Club
- Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield (2012–2013)
- Club
- Club Atlético Banfield (2008–2012)
- Club
- FC Shakhtar Donetsk (2013–2018)
- Club
- Newcastle United F.C. (2014–2015)
- Club
- Argentina national under-20 football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- S.L. Benfica (2018–2021)
- Club
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2019–2020)
- Club
- RC Celta de Vigo (2021–2021)
Legacy
Vélez Sársfield
Argentine Primera División: 2012 Inicial, 2012–13 Superfinal Shakhtar Donetsk
Ukrainian Premier League: 2013–14, 2016–17, 2017–18 Ukrainian Cup: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 Ukrainian Super Cup: 2014, 2015, 2017 Benfica
Primeira Liga: 2018–19 Argentina U20
South American Youth Championship third place: 2011 Individual
Argentine Primera División top scorer: 2012 Inicial Ukrainian Premier League top scorer: 2017–18
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron HughesNewcastle United F.C. · 1997–2005- Aaron QuirósClub Atlético Banfield · 2022
- Aaron QuirósClub Atlético Vélez Sarsfield · 2024
Aaron RamsdaleNewcastle United F.C. · 2025
Aarón MartínRCD Espanyol de Barcelona · 2016–2019
Aarón ÑíguezRC Celta de Vigo · 2009–2010
Abby ErcegRCD Espanyol de Barcelona · 2009–2010- Abdel Sattar SabryS.L. Benfica · 2000–2001
- Abdelkrim El HadriouiS.L. Benfica · 1997–1998
Abdoulaye FayeNewcastle United F.C. · 2007–2008- Abel MatutesRCD Espanyol de Barcelona
- Abel MigliettiS.L. Benfica · 1967–1968
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Facundo Ferreyra, nicknamed "Chucky", is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward.
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