Lucas Pratto
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Lucas David Pratto is an Argentine footballer that will play for Italian Serie A side Genoa
as striker.
youth sistem from Defensores de Cambaceres, for recommendation of Martín Palermo
in 2006. He was proclaimed champion of the fifth divition (lower divition) with Óscar Trejo
, scoring more of 20 goals for the club.
In the next season, Pratto was loaned to Tigre, for win more maduration in the professional football. He made his club debut in a 2–1 away loss against San Lorenzo de Almagro, as a 67th-minute substitution. He more played in the club reserve, but with the departure of the striker Ezequiel Lázaro
, Pratto acquired more experience and make 10 appearances for the club in the Clausura 2008 and scored his first goal in the Primera División Argentina
in a 2–1 win to San Martín de San Juan on 23 May.
In August 2008, Boca loaned him to the Norwegian club Lyn Oslo, on recommendation by the Argentine-Norwegian scout Terje Liveröd. His club debut came on 15 August in a cup game against Molde FK, coming on as a substitute, making his Norwegian league debut with the same team, scoring his first goal for Lyn against this team. Pratto was a frequently in the club's squad, making 25 appearances and scoring 7 goals in the season.
At the end of season, Pratto returned to Boca in July 2009 and was part of the first team of the club, under the coach Alfio Basile
. He play with the club reserves squad in the reserve tournament. Pratto made his club competitive debut in a 2–1 loss against Independiente, as a 75th-minute substitution, playing the next game against Huracán in a 1–1 draw. On 3 January 2010, Pratto was loaned to Unión de Santa Fe
of his country second divition.
over signing of Pratto on a one-year loan deal, completing the move of the player to the club on 28 June 2010, being presented as new player of Católica the next day. He scored on his debut with the equalizing goal against Everton in a 1–1 draw on 24 July.
During his first matches in the club, Pratto was very criticized for his low football level, but at the end of the season Pratto achieved score important goals against Universidad de Chile and Cobreloa
, proclaiming champion with Católica in the last week of the tournament after of win 5–0 to Everton.
In the next season, he scored important goals for Católica in the 2011 Copa Libertadores
, for example in the 2–1 win over Grêmio
in Brazil during the quarter-finals of the tournament. After of his club performances against Grêmio, the club own of his rights, Boca Juniors, expressed that Pratto is the new Martín Palermo
and if the club tried to acquiring the 80% of the player rights will have to pay a fee of US$2 million. On 4 May 2011, was reported that the precordilleran club has been earning millionaire incomes, thus Pratto would be closer to remain in Chile. However, Pratto's rights was purchased by the Italian club Genoa
in a believed fee of US$2.4 million, in a negotiation with Universidad Católica, who had bought Pratto's rights just days prior to the Genoa transfer.
On 12 June 2011, Pratto played his last game for Católica in the 2011 Apertura
second leg final against Universidad de Chile scoring also the momentarily equalizer goal in a 4–1 loss, saying goodbye of this form, being runner-up of Apertura and only winning one title during his pass for Chile.
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
as striker.
Early career
Pratto arrived to Boca JuniorsBoca 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....
youth sistem from Defensores de Cambaceres, for recommendation of Martín Palermo
Martín Palermo
Martín Palermo is a retired Argentine footballer who formerly played for Boca Juniors of Argentina, and the Argentina national team...
in 2006. He was proclaimed champion of the fifth divition (lower divition) with Óscar Trejo
Oscar Trejo
Óscar Guido Trejo is an Argentine footballer who plays for Sporting de Gijón as a forward.-Club career:...
, scoring more of 20 goals for the club.
In the next season, Pratto was loaned to Tigre, for win more maduration in the professional football. He made his club debut in a 2–1 away loss against San Lorenzo de Almagro, as a 67th-minute substitution. He more played in the club reserve, but with the departure of the striker Ezequiel Lázaro
Ezequiel Lázaro
Ezequiel Lázaro is a Argentine footballer currently playing for San Luis Quillota of the Primera B Chilena....
, Pratto acquired more experience and make 10 appearances for the club in the Clausura 2008 and scored his first goal in the Primera División Argentina
Primera División Argentina
The Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs...
in a 2–1 win to San Martín de San Juan on 23 May.
In August 2008, Boca loaned him to the Norwegian club Lyn Oslo, on recommendation by the Argentine-Norwegian scout Terje Liveröd. His club debut came on 15 August in a cup game against Molde FK, coming on as a substitute, making his Norwegian league debut with the same team, scoring his first goal for Lyn against this team. Pratto was a frequently in the club's squad, making 25 appearances and scoring 7 goals in the season.
At the end of season, Pratto returned to Boca in July 2009 and was part of the first team of the club, under the coach Alfio Basile
Alfio Basile
Alfio Basile , known as Coco, is an Argentine football coach and former player.-Playing career:Basile started his playing career at the Bella Vista club in his home city. From 1964 to 1970 he played for Racing Club, and then for Huracán, where he was a mainstay of the 1973 Metropolitano champions...
. He play with the club reserves squad in the reserve tournament. Pratto made his club competitive debut in a 2–1 loss against Independiente, as a 75th-minute substitution, playing the next game against Huracán in a 1–1 draw. On 3 January 2010, Pratto was loaned to Unión de Santa Fe
Unión de Santa Fe
Club Atlético Unión is a sports club from Santa Fe, the capital city of the province with the same name in Argentina. The club, founded in 1907, has a strong rivalry with Colón de Santa Fe....
of his country second divition.
Universidad Católica
Universidad Católica entered talks with Boca JuniorsBoca 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....
over signing of Pratto on a one-year loan deal, completing the move of the player to the club on 28 June 2010, being presented as new player of Católica the next day. He scored on his debut with the equalizing goal against Everton in a 1–1 draw on 24 July.
During his first matches in the club, Pratto was very criticized for his low football level, but at the end of the season Pratto achieved score important goals against Universidad de Chile and Cobreloa
Cobreloa
Club de Deportes Cobreloa is a Chilean football club from the Atacama Desert mining city of Calama which has established itself as one of the country's most competitive clubs. The club was founded on January 7, 1977 and play in the Chilean top flight, the Primera División, where they have played...
, proclaiming champion with Católica in the last week of the tournament after of win 5–0 to Everton.
In the next season, he scored important goals for Católica in the 2011 Copa Libertadores
2011 Copa Libertadores
The 2011 Copa Libertadores de América was the 52nd edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier international club tournament. It was held from January 25 to June 22 of the same year...
, for example in the 2–1 win over Grêmio
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as just Grêmio , is a Brazilian professional association football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul founded by English and German immigrants on September 15, 1903. Major titles captured by Grêmio include one Intercontinental Cup, two Copa...
in Brazil during the quarter-finals of the tournament. After of his club performances against Grêmio, the club own of his rights, Boca Juniors, expressed that Pratto is the new Martín Palermo
Martín Palermo
Martín Palermo is a retired Argentine footballer who formerly played for Boca Juniors of Argentina, and the Argentina national team...
and if the club tried to acquiring the 80% of the player rights will have to pay a fee of US$2 million. On 4 May 2011, was reported that the precordilleran club has been earning millionaire incomes, thus Pratto would be closer to remain in Chile. However, Pratto's rights was purchased by the Italian club Genoa
Genoa C.F.C.
Genoa Cricket and Football Club, commonly referred to simply as Genoa , is a professional Italian football club based in the city of Genoa, Liguria...
in a believed fee of US$2.4 million, in a negotiation with Universidad Católica, who had bought Pratto's rights just days prior to the Genoa transfer.
On 12 June 2011, Pratto played his last game for Católica in the 2011 Apertura
2011 Chilean Primera División season
The 2011 Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno season is the 80th season of top-flight football in Chile...
second leg final against Universidad de Chile scoring also the momentarily equalizer goal in a 4–1 loss, saying goodbye of this form, being runner-up of Apertura and only winning one title during his pass for Chile.
Honours
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- Universidad Católica
- Chilean Primera División (1): 20102010 Chilean Primera División seasonThe 2010 Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno season was the 79th season of top-flight football in Chile. Originally comprising two tournaments, the 2010 season was the first single-stage season since 2001...