Federico Fazio is an Argentine former professional footballer known for his role as a central defender.
He began his professional career in 2005 with Ferro Carril Oeste in Argentina.
Fazio joined Sevilla FC in 2007, where he made a significant impact over several seasons.
Biography
Early Life
Federico Julián Fazio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he began his journey in football. He started his professional career in 2005 with Ferro Carril Oeste, competing in the Primera Nacional. His talent quickly caught the attention of scouts, leading to his transfer to Sevilla FC in early 2007.
Career
At Sevilla, Fazio made a significant impact, debuting for the first team on May 9, 2007, in a Copa del Rey match. He played a crucial role in the 2007-08 season, stepping up as a central defender when injuries plagued the squad. Fazio's versatility allowed him to play both as a defender and a defensive midfielder, contributing to Sevilla's success in La Liga and European competitions. He scored his first goal for the club in 2008 and continued to be a key player until 2014, when he transferred to Tottenham Hotspur. After a brief return to Sevilla, he joined AS Roma, where he played from 2016 to 2022 before moving to U.S. Salernitana 1919.
Fazio also had a distinguished international career, representing Argentina at various levels. He was part of the under-20 team that won the FIFA World Cup in 2007 and helped the under-23 team secure a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. He made his senior debut in 2011 and was selected for the 2018 FIFA World Cup squad, where he played in the knockout stage against France.
Legacy
Fazio's career is marked by his contributions to both club and country, showcasing his skills as a central defender. He has won multiple honors, including the UEFA Europa League and Copa del Rey with Sevilla, and has left a lasting legacy in Argentine football.
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Career & Clubs
Sevilla
Born in Buenos Aires, Fazio started his career in the Primera Nacional with Ferro Carril Oeste in 2005. He was bought by Spanish club Sevilla FC in late January 2007 and spent the vast majority of the remaining season with the reserves, which he helped to achieve promotion to Segunda División. He made his first-team debut on 9 May 2007, as a substitute for Julien Escudé in a 2–0 home win against Deportivo de La Coruña in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. Fazio started 2007–08 registered with both teams; however, due to the absences of Javi Navarro (knee, entire campaign missed) and Escudé (pubis, less than half of possible games), he ended up playing an important part on a side that finished fifth in La Liga. His first competitive start took place on 15 August 2007 in the 2–0 home victory over AEK Athens F.C. in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. Four days later, he played the full 90 minutes of a 5–3 defeat of Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to win the Supercopa de España. His first league appearance came on 25 August in the season opener, a 4–1 home win over Getafe CF. On 7 May 2008, Fazio scored his first goal for Sevilla in a 3–0 victory at Racing de Santander. He added another in that match, and a third a week later in a 2–0 home win against Real Betis; in both games, he played as a defensive midfielder. In his second year, they finished third but Fazio featured slightly less and saw time at both positions. He was…
Fazio was an integral part of the Argentina under-20 team that won the FIFA World Cup in 2007. The following year, he helped the Olympic team win gold at the Summer Olympics in Beijing: he played twice in the tournament, as backup for Nicolás Pareja and Ezequiel Garay. On 1 June 2011, Fazio made his debut for the full side, appearing in a 4–1 friendly defeat in Nigeria. He scored his first goal for his country in another exhibition game, opening an eventual 6–0 win in Singapore on 13 June 2017. Fazio was selected by manager Jorge Sampaoli for his 2018 FIFA World Cup squad. He made his debut in the competition on 30 June, coming on as a 46th-minute substitute for Marcos Rojo in a 4–3 round-of-16 loss against France.
Club
International
Argentina score listed first, score column indicates score after each Fazio goal.
- Club
- AS Roma (2016–2017)
- Club
- AS Roma (2017–2022)
- Club
- U.S. Salernitana 1919 (2022–2024)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Argentina
- Club
- Sevilla Atlético (2007–2007)
- Club
- Ferro Carril Oeste (2005–2006)
- Club
- Sevilla FC (2007–2014)
- Club
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2014–2016)
- Club
- Sevilla FC (2016–2016)
- Club
- Argentina national under-20 football team (2006–2007)
- Club
- Argentina national under-23 football team (2008–2008)
- Club
- Argentina men's national football team (2011–2018)
Legacy
Sevilla B
Segunda División B: 2006–07 Sevilla
Copa del Rey: 2009–10 Supercopa de España: 2007 UEFA Europa League: 2013–14 Tottenham Hotspur
Football League Cup runner-up: 2014–15 Argentina U20
FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2007 Argentina U23
Summer Olympics: 2008
Clubs
- Ferro Carril Oeste2005–2006
- Argentina national under-20 football team2006–2007
- Sevilla Atlético2007–2007
- Sevilla FC2007–2014
- Argentina national under-23 football team2008–2008
- Argentina men's national football team2011–2018
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C.2014–2016
- AS Roma2016–2017
- Sevilla FC2016–2016
- AS Roma2017–2022
- U.S. Salernitana 19192022–2024
Played together with
Aaron LennonTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2005–2015
Abdoulay KonkoSevilla FC · 2008–2011
Abel BalboArgentina men's national football team · 1989–1998- Abel BalboAS Roma · 1993–1998
- Abel BalboAS Roma · 2000–2002
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2004–2005
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2005–2005
Adam SmithTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2008–2014
Adel TaarabtTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2007–2009- Adel TaarabtTottenham Hotspur F.C. · 2007–2007
Adem LjajićAS Roma · 2013–2015
Adil RamiSevilla FC · 2015–2017
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Identifiers & aliases
Federico Julián Fazio is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a central defender.
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