Marcos Acuña, nicknamed Huevo, is a professional footballer from Argentina known for his versatility as a left back.
Acuña began his career at Ferro Carril Oeste, where he played 117 matches and provided 23 assists.
Acuña made his international debut for Argentina in a World Cup qualifier against Colombia in 2016.
Биография
Early Life
Marcos Javier Acuña, affectionately known as "Huevo," is an Argentine professional footballer born in the country where football is a passion. He began his athletic journey at Club Don Bosco in his hometown, initially playing as a left wing-back. His talent was evident from a young age, leading him to try out for several prestigious clubs in Buenos Aires, including Boca Juniors and River Plate, although he did not secure a position at those clubs. Eventually, at the age of 17, he joined Ferro Carril Oeste, where he honed his skills and made his professional debut in 2009.
Career
Acuña's career took off at Ferro Carril Oeste, where he played a total of 117 matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 23 assists. His impressive performance caught the attention of larger clubs, and in July 2014, he transferred to Racing Club. There, he made an immediate impact, scoring the winning goal in his debut match and helping the team secure the 2014 Argentine Primera División title, ending a 13-year trophy drought for the club.
Following his success at Racing, Acuña continued to rise through the ranks, playing for notable clubs such as Sporting CP and Sevilla FC. He has also been a key player for the Argentina national team, making his international debut in 2016 and participating in both the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, where he was part of the squad that won the latter tournament. Acuña's contributions to the national team were further recognized when he helped Argentina clinch the Copa América in 2021 and 2024.
Legacy
Acuña's career is marked by numerous accolades, including being named the top assist provider in the Argentine Primera División during the 2016-17 season and earning spots in the La Liga Team of the Season and UEFA Europa League Team of the Season. His journey from a local club to international stardom exemplifies his dedication and talent in the world of football.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Early career
Acuña began his athletic training at Club Don Bosco in his hometown. At that time he played as a left wing-back. His good performance got him noticed by scouts who invited him to perform tests at various clubs in Buenos Aires. Thus, at age 13 he tried out for but did not stay at Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo de Almagro. Four years later he tried out for Quilmes, River Plate and Tigre before ultimately being taken by Ferro Carril Oeste. After a few seasons in Ferro's reserve team, he was promoted to the first team. He made his debut in 2009 in a match in the Primera B Nacional playing as a winger under coach José María Bianco. Already in the 2013–14 season he stood out for his ability to assist his peers, providing 12 assists, which caught the attention of major clubs. At Ferro, Acuña played a total of 117 matches, with 5 goals and 23 assists.
Racing Club
On 18 July 2014, Acuña moved to Racing Club for a net fee of 4,900,000 pesos for 50% of his rights, with the option to buy another 25% at $750,000. On 27 July 2014, he played his first game with the Academia in a match for the knockout phase of the 2013–14 Copa Argentina against San Martín de San Juan, in which he also scored the winning goal on a header to give Racing a 1–0 victory. Later that year he was part of Racing's championship team that won the 2014 Argentine Primera División, cutting a streak of 13 years without titles for the Avellaneda side, in which Acuña played 15 games and scored…
On 15 November 2016, Acuña made his international debut with the Argentina national team in a 2018 World Cup qualifier match against Colombia. He was part of Argentina's squad that won the 2021 Copa América. Acuña represented Argentina in the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He won the latter edition of the tournament, playing all games except for the semifinal against Croatia in which he was suspended. In June 2024, Acuña was included in Lionel Scaloni's final 26-man Argentina squad for the 2024 Copa América.
Club
As of match played 24 November 2025
International
As of match played 27 March 2026
- National team
- Argentina
- Club
- Ferro Carril Oeste (2011–2014)
- Club
- Racing Club (2014–)
- Club
- Argentina men's national football team
- Club
- Boca Juniors (2019–)
- Club
- Sporting CP
- Club
- Sevilla FC
Наследие
Racing Club
Argentine Primera División: 2014 Sporting CP
Taça de Portugal: 2018–19 Taça da Liga: 2017–18, 2018–19 Sevilla
UEFA Europa League: 2022–23 Argentina
FIFA World Cup: 2022 Copa América: 2021, 2024 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions: 2022 Individual
Argentine Primera División top assist provider: 2016–17 La Liga Team of the Season: 2021–22 UEFA Europa League Team of the Season: 2022–23
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Aaron AnselminoBoca Juniors · 2023–2025
Abdoulay DiabySporting CP · 2018
Abdoulay KonkoSevilla FC · 2008–2011
Abdul Fatawu IssahakSporting CP · 2022–2024
Abel BalboArgentina men's national football team · 1989–1998- Abel BalboBoca Juniors · 2002–2002
Abel FerreiraSporting CP · 2006–2011
Adil RamiSevilla FC · 2015–2017
Adnan JanuzajSevilla FC · 2022- Adolfino CañeteFerro Carril Oeste · 1980–1984
Adolfo PederneraArgentina men's national football team · 1940–1946
Adolfo ZumelzúArgentina men's national football team · 1927–1930
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Marcos Javier Acuña, nicknamed Huevo, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a left back for Argentine Primera División club River Plate and the Argentina national team.
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