Franco Armani

Footballer

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Franco Armani is an accomplished Argentine soccer player known for his role as a goalkeeper.

He began his professional career at Ferro Carril Oeste before moving to Deportivo Merlo in 2008.

In 2018, he transferred to River Plate, where he continued to excel and helped the team win multiple titles.

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Biography

Early Life

Franco Armani is an Argentine professional footballer born in Argentina, who has made a name for himself as a talented goalkeeper. His journey in football began at Ferro Carril Oeste, where he played from 2004 to 2008, showcasing his skills and determination on the field.

Club Career

In 2008, Armani moved to Deportivo Merlo, where he continued to develop his abilities until 2010. That year, he made a significant leap in his career by joining Atlético Nacional in Medellín, Colombia. Over the next eight seasons, he became the first-choice goalkeeper and a fan favorite, earning the nickname "hero" for his remarkable performances. During his time at Nacional, he won an impressive thirteen trophies, including the prestigious Copa Libertadores in 2016.

In January 2018, River Plate acquired Armani for a reported $3 million, where he quickly established himself as a key player. He was instrumental in River's success, helping the team secure multiple titles, including the Copa Libertadores in 2018. His performances earned him accolades, including being named man of the match in the Supercopa Argentina against arch-rivals Boca Juniors.

International Career

Armani's international career with the Argentina national team began in 2018 when he was selected for the FIFA World Cup squad. He made his debut in a crucial match against Nigeria, helping Argentina advance to the knockout stage. He continued to represent Argentina in various tournaments, including the Copa América, where he played a vital role in the team's third-place finish in 2019 and their championship victory in 2021. His commitment to his national team reflects his passion for football and his desire to contribute to Argentina's success on the international stage.

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Club career

Early career and Atletico Nacional

Armani left Deportivo Merlo in 2010 for Medellin's Atlético Nacional. He stayed for 8 seasons and became their first choice goalkeeper. He was described as a hero to the Nacional fans, particularly being praised as an effective and reliable shot-stopper. Armani would go on to win thirteen trophies, including the Copa Libertadores – South America's Champions League – against Independiente del Valle in 2016.

River Plate

In January 2018, River Plate paid Armani's buyout clause to Nacional, a reported $3 million. On 11 January 2018, he signed a three-year contract with Los Millonarios, which was renewed for an additional year in May 2018. On 14 March 2018, he was named man of the match in River's 2–0 triumph over arch rivals Boca Juniors for the 2017 Supercopa Argentina.

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International career

Armani married a Colombian and applied for citizenship. Colombia were reportedly interested in naturalising Armani so that he could play for their national team; however, he wished to return to Argentina to press his case for a World Cup berth with the nation of his birth. Armani has impressed for River, being described by Olé as "a goalkeeper who wins matches". In June 2018, Armani was named in Argentina's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia by manager Jorge Sampaoli. On 26 June, he made his international debut starting in place of Willy Caballero for Argentina's final group match against Nigeria; Argentina advanced to the second round as group runners-up following a 2–1 victory. On 30 June, Armani started in the Round of 16 match against France, which saw Argentina eliminated from the tournament following a 4–3 defeat. He was named in Argentina's final 23-man squad for the 2019 Copa América by manager Lionel Scaloni. He played every minute of the tournament as Argentina claimed the bronze medal by finishing third after defeating Chile 2–1 in the third place play-off match. He was named in Argentina's 28-man squad for the 2021 Copa América. He made his only appearance in Argentina's final group match, where they defeated Bolivia 4–1 to progress to the next round. He remained understudy to Emiliano Martínez in the remaining matches as Argentina won the tournament by defeating Brazil 1–0 in the final. On 1 June 2022, Armani remained as an unused substitute as…

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Career statistics

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As of match played 29 August 2026

1 Includes Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana 2 Includes Superliga Colombiana, Recopa Sudamericana, FIFA Club World Cup, Supercopa Argentina, Copa de la Superliga and Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional

International

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Club: Atlético Nacional (2010–2018)
Club: Ferro Carril Oeste (2004–2008)
Club: Deportivo Merlo (2008–2010)
Club: Club Atlético River Plate (2018–2026)
Club: Argentina men's national football team (2018–2024)
Club: Atlético Nacional (2026–)
National team: Argentina

Legacy

Honours

Atlético Nacional

Categoría Primera A: 2011-I, 2013-I, 2013-II, 2014-I, 2015-II, 2017-I Copa Colombia: 2012, 2013, 2016 Superliga Colombiana: 2012, 2016 Copa Sudamericana runner-up: 2014 Copa Libertadores: 2016 Recopa Sudamericana: 2017 River Plate

Argentine Primera División: 2021, 2023 Supercopa Argentina: 2017, 2019, 2023 Trofeo de Campeones: 2021, 2023 Copa Libertadores: 2018; runner-up: 2019 Recopa Sudamericana: 2019 Copa Argentina: 2019 Argentina

FIFA World Cup: 2022 Copa América: 2021, 2024 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions: 2022

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Clubs

Atlético Nacional2026current
Ferro Carril Oeste2004–2008
Deportivo Merlo2008–2010
Atlético Nacional2010–2018
Argentina men's national football team2018–2024
Club Atlético River Plate2018–2026

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