Emiliano Papa
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Emiliano Ramiro Papa is an Argentine
football left back or left winger who plays for Vélez Sársfield
in the Argentine Primera División.
in 2002, going on to play over 100 games for the club. In 2006, he moved to Vélez Sársfield
. However, after a single season with Vélez he returned to Rosario Central on loan, re-establishing himself in the starting lineup and captaining
the team on several occasions.
After the season-long loan in Rosario Central ended, Papa returned to Vélez Sársfield and became the team's starter at left-back, relegatig Uruguay
an international Pablo Lima
. With Vélez, he won the 2009 Clausura, starting in all the 19 games of the tournament. On May 2010 he extended his contractual relation with Vélez until June 2013.
for a friendly match against Scotland
on 19 November 2008, which was Diego Maradona
's first game and victory as Argentina's manager (1-0). Papa was also a starter in Maradona's first defeat coaching Argentina, against Bolivia
(1-6). He played 6 times during Maradona's era, but was left out of the final squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
. Starter with Argentina national team
in both legs of the first annual Superclásico de las Américas
, in Cordoba 14 September 2011 and back in Brazil on 28 September 2011, Argentina lost the title (0-0 at home, and 2-0 away).
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...
football left back or left winger who plays for Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system...
in the Argentine Primera División.
Club career
Papa made his debut for Rosario CentralRosario Central
Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season....
in 2002, going on to play over 100 games for the club. In 2006, he moved to Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system...
. However, after a single season with Vélez he returned to Rosario Central on loan, re-establishing himself in the starting lineup and captaining
Captain (sports)
In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
the team on several occasions.
After the season-long loan in Rosario Central ended, Papa returned to Vélez Sársfield and became the team's starter at left-back, relegatig 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 international Pablo Lima
Pablo Lima
Pablo Martín Lima Olid is an Uruguayan football left-back currently playing for Colón de Santa Fe in Argentina.-Danubio:Lima made his professional debut in 2001 for Danubio FC...
. With Vélez, he won the 2009 Clausura, starting in all the 19 games of the tournament. On May 2010 he extended his contractual relation with Vélez until June 2013.
International career
Papa was called up to the Argentina national teamArgentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
for a friendly match against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
on 19 November 2008, which was Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine football player and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over the course of his professional club career Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, setting...
's first game and victory as Argentina's manager (1-0). Papa was also a starter in Maradona's first defeat coaching Argentina, against Bolivia
Bolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
(1-6). He played 6 times during Maradona's era, but was left out of the final squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
. Starter with Argentina national team
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
in both legs of the first annual Superclásico de las Américas
Superclásico de las Américas
The Superclásico de las Américas – Copa Doctor Nicolás Leoz , is an annual football match-up between the national teams of Argentina and Brazil. Founded in 2011, it is the successor of the Roca Cup.-Format:...
, in Cordoba 14 September 2011 and back in Brazil on 28 September 2011, Argentina lost the title (0-0 at home, and 2-0 away).
International appearances
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Final Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7. | September 14, 2011 | Córdoba, Argentina 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... |
0–0 | Draw | 2011 Roca Cup Roca Cup The Roca Cup was a football competition contested between Argentina and Brazil from 1914 to 1976 on irregular basis.- History :The competition was created by former president of Argentina, general Julio Roca in 1913... . |
|
| 8. | September 28, 2011 | Belém Belém Belém is a Brazilian city, the capital and largest city of state of Pará, in the country's north region. It is the entrance gate to the Amazon with a busy port, airport and bus/coach station... , Brazil Brazil Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people... |
2–0 | Lost | 2011 Roca Cup Roca Cup The Roca Cup was a football competition contested between Argentina and Brazil from 1914 to 1976 on irregular basis.- History :The competition was created by former president of Argentina, general Julio Roca in 1913... . |
Honours
Vélez Sársfield- Argentine Primera División (2): 2009 Clausura, 2011 Clausura
External links
- Profile at Vélez Sársfield official website
- Argentine Primera statistics