Mariano Andújar

Footballer

Mariano Andújar is a former professional footballer known for his exceptional skills as a goalkeeper.

Andújar joined SSC Napoli in 2014, where he made a significant impact in the UEFA Europa League.

After a long career, Andújar retired from professional football in 2023, concluding his time at Estudiantes de La Plata.

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Biography

Early Life

Mariano Andújar is an Argentine former professional footballer born into a family with a passion for football. He began his career at Club Atlético Huracán, where he played from 2001 to 2006, showcasing his skills as a goalkeeper. His early performances caught the attention of larger clubs, leading to a significant move to Estudiantes de La Plata.

Career

Andújar's career took off at Estudiantes, where he was instrumental in the club's success, particularly during the 2009 Copa Libertadores campaign. He made history by not conceding a single goal in any of the eight matches played in La Plata, setting a tournament record of 800 minutes without conceding. This remarkable achievement solidified his reputation as a top goalkeeper. In 2014, he signed with SSC Napoli, where he made his debut in the UEFA Europa League and quickly became a key player for the team. His tenure at Napoli included a memorable performance that helped the club reach the Europa League semi-finals.

Throughout his international career, Andújar represented Argentina, making his debut in a World Cup qualifier in 2009. He was part of the squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where Argentina finished as runners-up.

Personal Life

Mariano Andújar comes from a footballing family; his brother, Facundo Andújar, is also a professional footballer. This familial connection to the sport has undoubtedly influenced his career and dedication to football. After a successful career spanning over two decades, Andújar retired from professional football in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of excellence in goalkeeping.

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Career & Clubs

Club career

In 2009, Andújar was the first team goalkeeper in Estudiantes' Copa Libertadores winning team. Andújar did not concede a single goal in any of the eight games in La Plata and he set a new tournament record of 800 minutes without conceding a goal, beating Hugo Gatti's 767 minutes. On 24 June 2009, Italian club Catania officially announced that the club had signed the player to a four-year deal. On 24 January 2014, Napoli's official website posted that Andújar was in Naples completing a medical in preparation for his move to the Italian club. Four days later, a co-ownership deal was reached, with Andújar being loaned back to Catania for the remainder of the season. He will join Napoli at the start of the 2014–15 campaign. He made his debut in Naples on 11 December 2014, in a match against Slovan Bratislava (winning 3–0), in the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League, in the last match of the group stage. During the midway point of the 2014–15 season, Andújar secured his place in Napoli's starting lineup, thanks to good performances and the decline of Napoli first-choice keeper Rafael. On 24 April 2015, Andújar led Napoli to the Europa League semi-finals with a solid performance against VfL Wolfsburg. Napoli advanced from the tie with a 6–3 aggregate. On 9 March 2022, Estudiantes overcame Everton of Chile in the third round of the Copa Libertadores 2022, at the Sausalito Stadium, and reached 41 Copa Libertadores matches with Estudiantes' jersey. Thus, he reached the club's all-time podium…

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International career

Andújar made his debut for the Argentina national team in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Colombia on 6 June 2009. During the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2011 Copa América, Andújar served as understudy to Sergio Romero, the first choice goalkeeper for the Albiceleste. In June 2014, Andújar was named in Argentina's squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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Club: Palermo F.C. (2005–2006)
Club: Club Atlético Huracán (2001–2006)
Club: Catania FC (2009–2014)
Club: Estudiantes de La Plata (2006–2009)
Club: Estudiantes de La Plata (2012–2012)
Club: Catania FC (2014–2014)
Club: Estudiantes de La Plata (2015–2016)
Club: Argentina men's national football team (2009–2014)
National team: Argentina
Club: Estudiantes de La Plata (2016–2023)
Club: SSC Napoli (2014–2016)

Personal

Personal life

Facundo Andújar is Mariano's brother, he is also a professional footballer.

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Legacy

Honours

Estudiantes

Argentine Primera División: 2006 Apertura Copa Argentina: 2023 Copa Libertadores: 2009 Napoli

Supercoppa Italiana: 2014 Argentina

FIFA World Cup runner-up: 2014 Copa América runner-up: 2016

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