Julio Cruz is a former Argentine footballer known for his versatility and physicality on the field.
He played for Feyenoord Rotterdam from 1997 to 2000, helping the team win the Eredivisie title in 1999.
Cruz had a successful spell at Inter Milan from 2003 to 2009, winning four consecutive Serie A titles.
Биография
Early Life
Julio Ricardo Cruz, born in Argentina, is a former professional footballer known for his imposing physical presence and versatility on the field. Standing at 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in), Cruz began his football journey with Club Atlético Banfield in 1993, where he showcased his potential as a forward. His talent quickly caught the attention of larger clubs, leading to a move to River Plate in 1996.
Career
Cruz's European career began in 1997 when he joined Feyenoord Rotterdam, where he played a pivotal role in securing the Eredivisie title during the 1998-99 season, scoring fifteen goals. After a successful stint in the Netherlands, he moved to Italy, playing for Bologna F.C. 1909 from 2000 to 2003. Despite facing criticism for his goal-scoring ability, Cruz earned respect for his intelligent play and ability to hold up the ball.
In 2003, he signed with Inter Milan, where he enjoyed the most successful period of his career, winning four consecutive Serie A titles and other honors. Cruz also represented the Argentina national team from 1997 to 2008, earning 22 caps and participating in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where he scored a penalty in a shootout against Germany.
Legacy
After retiring in 2010, Cruz established the Julio Cruz Foundation in 2015, reflecting his commitment to giving back to the community. His career is remembered for his contributions to several clubs and his role in the national team, leaving a lasting impact on Argentine football.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Early career
A tall, physical striker at 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in), Cruz started his career with Banfield in 1993. In 1996, he moved to River Plate.
Feyenoord
In 1997, Cruz moved to Europe to join Dutch club Feyenoord. In the 1998–99 season, he helped them to the Eredivisie title, scoring fifteen goals. In 2000, he joined Bologna in Italy.
Bologna
Under the management of Francesco Guidolin at Bologna, Cruz was mainly used as a lone striker. While he was often derided by fans and the media alike for his lack of goalscoring proficiency, he did prove to be extremely apt at holding the ball up in order to bring the other attackers into the game. In 2001–02, he played an integral part in Bologna's seventh-placed finish in Serie A, and while he only netted ten goals in the league, he earned back the respect of his critics for his intelligent and passionate football.
Inter Milan
In 2003, Cruz left Bologna to sign for Inter Milan. He was allocated squad number 9 and made his Inter debut on 14 September 2003 in the 1–0 away win against Siena, playing the full 90 minutes. Three days later, he scored his first Inter goal in the 3–0 victory over Arsenal at Highbury on 17 September 2003 in the UEFA Champions League. He continued with his good form, notably scoring a crucial double against Juventus in a 3–1 away win. With the Nerazzurri, Cruz rarely played regularly in the first team, finding some playing time usually just when the leading strikers were…
Cruz amassed 22 caps and four goals for Argentina. He participated in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, appearing as a late substitute in the matches against the Netherlands and Germany. He scored the opening penalty in the penalty shoot-outs against Germany, but Argentina lost 4–2 on penalties.
Club
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International
Appearances and goals by national team and year
International goals Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first.
- Club
- Club Atlético River Plate (1996–1997)
- Club
- Club Atlético Banfield (1993–1996)
- Club
- Argentina men's national football team (1997–2008)
- Club
- Unión de Santa Fe (2026–2026)
- National team
- Argentina
- Club
- Feyenoord Rotterdam (1997–2000)
- Club
- Inter Milan (2003–2009)
- Club
- SS Lazio (2009–2010)
- Club
- Bologna F.C. 1909 (2000–2003)
Наследие
River Plate
Argentine Primera: 1996, 1997 Feyenoord
Eredivisie: 1998–99 Johan Cruijff Shield: 1999 Inter Milan
Serie A: 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09 Coppa Italia: 2004–05, 2005–06 Supercoppa Italiana: 2005, 2006, 2008 Lazio
Supercoppa Italiana: 2009 Individual
Coppa Italia Top-scorer: 2007–08
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Abdoulay KonkoSS Lazio · 2011
Abel BalboArgentina men's national football team · 1989–1998- Abel BalboClub Atlético River Plate · 1988–1989
Achraf HakimiInter Milan · 2020–2021
Aco StojkovInter Milan · 2001–2005
Adam MarušićSS Lazio
Adam MasinaBologna F.C. 1909 · 2013
Adaílton Martins BolzanBologna F.C. 1909 · 2007–2010
Adem LjajićInter Milan · 2015
Adolfo PederneraArgentina men's national football team · 1940–1946- Adolfo PederneraClub Atlético River Plate · 1935–1946
Adolfo ZumelzúArgentina men's national football team · 1927–1930
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Julio Ricardo Cruz is an Argentine former footballer. He played for clubs in Argentina, the Netherlands and Italy before retiring in 2010. The longest spell of his career was spent with Inter Milan, with whom he won four consecutive Serie A titles, among other honours. A large and physical player, who was known for his ability in the air, he usually played as a striker but he has even played as a winger, as an attacking midfielder, and as a centre-forward. In 2015, he opened his own charity foundation, the Julio Cruz Foundation.
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