Sebastián Viera
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Mario Sebastián Viera Galaín (born March 7, 1983 in Florida
, Florida Department
) is an Uruguay
an professional footballer who plays for Junior Barranquilla in Colombia
, as a goalkeeper.
in August 2005, but its manager Arsène Wenger
withdrew from the deal, when the player did not pass the medical.
Eventually, Viera signed with Villareal
in Spain
, alongside Argentine
Mariano Barbosa
(also a goalkeeper), on a four-year contract. He would be an undisputed starter in the following two seasons, although he missed both legs of the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League semifinals, against Arsenal.
Viera eventually lost his job midway through 2007–08 to newly signed Diego López
, and never regained it again (no La Liga
matches in 2008–09), being released in July 2009.
On November 11, 2009, Viera signed a one 1/2-year contract with Greek
outfit Larissa FC, being made eligible to play however only in January 2010. Late into that year, his contract was terminated, and he signed with Junior Barranquilla shortly after.
on July 18, 2004, in a Copa América match against Paraguay
(quarterfinals), having been called as a late replacement for starter Fabián Carini
, injured.
He also featured in the penalty shootout loss against eventual winners Brazil
.
Florida, Uruguay
Florida is the capital of Florida Department of Uruguay. It is located on Route 5, around north of Montevideo. The stream Arroyo Santa Lucía Chico flows along the east and south limits of the city...
, Florida Department
Florida Department
Florida is a department of Uruguay. Its capital of is Florida.-Population and Demographics:As of the census of 2004, there were 68,181 people and 21,938 households in the department. The average household size was 3.1...
) is an Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an professional footballer who plays for Junior Barranquilla in Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Viera started his professional career with Club Nacional de Fútbol. After one sole season, he was expected to move to Premier League club ArsenalArsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
in August 2005, but its manager Arsène Wenger
Arsène Wenger
Arsène Wenger, OBE is a French association football manager and former player, who has managed English Premier League side Arsenal since 1996...
withdrew from the deal, when the player did not pass the medical.
Eventually, Viera signed with Villareal
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, alongside Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
Mariano Barbosa
Mariano Barbosa
Mariano Damián Barbosa is an Argentine footballer who plays for UD Las Palmas in Spain, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:Barbosa started his career with Club Atlético Banfield in 2002...
(also a goalkeeper), on a four-year contract. He would be an undisputed starter in the following two seasons, although he missed both legs of the 2005–06 UEFA Champions League semifinals, against Arsenal.
Viera eventually lost his job midway through 2007–08 to newly signed Diego López
Diego López Rodríguez
Diego López Rodríguez |Lugo]], Galicia) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Villarreal CF as a goalkeeper.-Club career:A youth graduate from hometown's CD Lugo, López moved to Real Madrid at almost 19...
, and never regained it again (no La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
matches in 2008–09), being released in July 2009.
On November 11, 2009, Viera signed a one 1/2-year contract with Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
outfit Larissa FC, being made eligible to play however only in January 2010. Late into that year, his contract was terminated, and he signed with Junior Barranquilla shortly after.
International career
Viera made his debut for UruguayUruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
on July 18, 2004, in a Copa América match against Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
(quarterfinals), having been called as a late replacement for starter Fabián Carini
Fabián Carini
Héctor Fabián Carini Hernández is a Uruguayan football goalkeeper who plays for C.A. Peñarol in the Primera División from Uruguay.- Career :...
, injured.
He also featured in the penalty shootout loss against eventual winners Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
.