Omar da Fonseca

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Omar da Fonseca
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Da Fonseca in 2016
Personal information
Date of birth (1959-10-20) October 20, 1959 (age 64)
Place of birth Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1978–81 Vélez Sársfield 45 (2)
1981 Belgrano 10 (1)
1982 Renato Cesarini 13 (9)
1982–1985 Tours 97 (41)
1985–1986 Paris Saint-Germain 17 (2)
1986–1988 Monaco 52 (10)
1988–1990 Toulouse 38 (4)
1990-1993 Paris FC 40 (12)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Omar da Fonseca (born 20 October 1959 is an Argentine football commentator and former player. [1]

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Personal life

Born in Argentina, da Fonseca is a naturalized citizen of France.

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References

  1. "Euro : beIN SPORTS dévoile ses commentateurs". Foot-National.com (in French). Retrieved 11 May 2021.