Facundo Ferreyra
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Facundo Ferreyra nicknamed Chucky, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Banfield
in the Argentine Primera División and for the Argentina under-20s
.
at his home town club of Banfield
, and was promoted to the first team in the 2008-09 season. He made six appearances in this season, three as a substitute, and scored one goal. His debut goal was a header against Argentinos Juniors
in a 2-2 Apertura
draw on 6 December 2008.
His next first team appearances came in the 2010-11 season, when he scored six goals in 18 games, including a memorable goal against Boca Juniors
to secure a 1-1 draw on 4 June 2011. He was among the 15 top league goalscorers for the season.
On 3 January 2011 he agreed a new three year contract with Banfield.
. He was joint second top scorer at the 2011 South American Youth Championship
with four tournament goals, helping Argentina to third place.
Club Atlético Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football...
in the Argentine Primera División and for the Argentina under-20s
Argentina national under-20 football team
The Argentina national under-20 football team is the representative of Argentina in FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level....
.
Club career
Facundo came through the youth systemYouth system
Youth system is a sporting terminology used to refer to a youth investment program within a particular team or league, which develops and nurtures young talent in farm teams, with the vision of using them in the first team if they show enough promise, and to fill up squads numbers in some teams...
at his home town club of Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield
Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football...
, and was promoted to the first team in the 2008-09 season. He made six appearances in this season, three as a substitute, and scored one goal. His debut goal was a header against Argentinos Juniors
Argentinos Juniors
Asociación Atlética Argentinos Juniors is an Argentine football club based in La Paternal, Buenos Aires. Founded on August 15, 1904, the club was originally called the “Martyrs of Chicago”, in homage to the eight anarchists imprisoned or hanged after the 1886 Haymarket Riot in Chicago.-Early...
in a 2-2 Apertura
Apertura and Clausura in Argentine football
The Apertura and Clausura system is the format currently used by the Primera División Argentina. It was introduced for the 1990-1991 season.-Format:...
draw on 6 December 2008.
His next first team appearances came in the 2010-11 season, when he scored six goals in 18 games, including a memorable goal against Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
to secure a 1-1 draw on 4 June 2011. He was among the 15 top league goalscorers for the season.
On 3 January 2011 he agreed a new three year contract with Banfield.
International career
Facundo is a central player for the Argentina under-20sArgentina national under-20 football team
The Argentina national under-20 football team is the representative of Argentina in FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level....
. He was joint second top scorer at the 2011 South American Youth Championship
2011 South American Youth Championship
The 2011 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for U-20 national teams in the South America . The tournament was held in Peru from 16 January to 12 February....
with four tournament goals, helping Argentina to third place.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Banfield Club Atlético Banfield Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football... |
2008-09 season | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Banfield Club Atlético Banfield Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football... |
2009-10 season | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Banfield Club Atlético Banfield Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football... |
2010-11 season | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 6 |
| Banfield Club Atlético Banfield Club Atlético Banfield is an Argentine sports club located in the city of Banfield, part of Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires province. Founded on 21 January 1896 by residents of the town of British origin , its main activity is football... |
2011-12 season | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| Total | 39 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 12 | |