Michael Sambataro

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Michael Sambataro
Personal information
Full name Michael Sambataro Oviedo
Date of birth (2002-12-04) 4 December 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Cibao
Youth career
2012–2014 River Plate
2014–2018 San Lorenzo
2018–2023 Huracán
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–2024 Güemes 18 (1)
2024– Cibao 6 (0)
International career
2023– Dominican Republic U23 4 (0)
2023– Dominican Republic 8 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Michael Sambataro Oviedo (born 4 December 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga Dominicana club Cibao. Born in Argentina, he plays for the Dominican Republic national team. [1] [2]

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Career

Sambataro is a youth product of River Plate, San Lorenzo and Huracán. In January 2023, he moved to Güemes where he began his professional career in the Primera Nacional. [3]

International career

Sambataro was born in Argentina to an Argentine father and Dominican mother. He was called up to the Dominican Republic national team in June 2023. [4]

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References

  1. Michael Sambataro at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 November 2023. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. Michael Sambataro at FBref.com OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  3. Olé, Diario Deportivo (9 June 2023). "El jugador del Ascenso argentino que llegó a una selección". Olé.
  4. "Atlético Güemes: "Feliz de poder representar al país de donde es mi mamá"". www.soloascenso.com.ar.