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Questions about Nicolás Otamendi

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When did Nicolás Otamendi make his Primera División debut for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield?

Nicolás Otamendi made his Primera División debut for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield on the 10th of May 2008. The match ended in a 2, 1 home win against Rosario Central during the Clausura tournament.

How much money did Manchester City pay to sign Nicolás Otamendi from Valencia CF?

Manchester City signed Nicolás Otamendi from Valencia CF on the 20th of August 2014 for £32 million on a five-year deal. He scored his first goal for the club on the 31st of October 2015 in a 2, 1 home win over Norwich City.

Which major trophies did Nicolás Otamendi win while playing for FC Porto between 2010 and 2013?

Nicolás Otamendi won eight major titles total at FC Porto including the Primeira Liga championship, Taça de Portugal, three Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira trophies, and the UEFA Europa League. He played 30 official games during the season helping the club secure back-to-back domestic league titles.

When did Nicolás Otamendi score his first goal for the Argentina national team?

Nicolás Otamendi scored his first goal for Argentina on the 2nd of September 2011 in a 1, 0 friendly win over Venezuela in Kolkata after heading a corner taken by Lionel Messi. He was named in the Team of the Tournament for the 2015 Copa América.

What happened when Nicolás Otamendi played against France in the 2022 World Cup final?

On the 18th of December 2022 in his 100th international cap Nicolás Otamendi fouled Randal Kolo Muani giving away the penalty for France's opening goal in the final. Argentina eventually won 4, 2 in the penalty shoot-out after the match ended 3, 3 at extra-time while he played every single minute of the tournament.