Nicolás Otamendi

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1. When was Nicolás Otamendi born?February 12, 1988
2. Where was Nicolás Otamendi born?Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. What is Nicolás Otamendi known for?Played every minute of Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup winning campaign
4. What is the primary playing position?Centre-back
5. What position does Nicolás Otamendi play in soccer?He is a center‑back, a defender who protects the goal.
6. Which clubs has he played for?He started in Argentina, then played for FC Porto in Portugal, and later joined Manchester City in England.

Centre-back: A defensive football player positioned centrally in the defensive line, tasked with intercepting attacks and preventing goals.
Primeira Liga: The premier professional football division in Portugal, contested by the top clubs in the country.
Europa League: A major annual club football competition organized by UEFA, featuring clubs that have not qualified for the Champions League.
FIFA World Cup: The quadrennial international football championship contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of FIFA, considered the most prestigious football tournament in the world.