Marcelo Sosa
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Marcelo Fabián Sosa Farías (born February 6, 1978 in Montevideo
) is an Uruguay
an footballer. He currently plays for Racing Club de Montevideo
, as a defensive midfielder.
His nickname is "Pato", Spanish
for duck
, and he played professionally for several clubs, in five different countries.
, being a mainstay for several seasons. In January 2004 he joined FC Spartak Moscow
, signing a four-year deal. However, only six months later he joined Atlético de Madrid on a free transfer, signing a three-year link.
Although he appeared in 28 league contests in 2004–05
, Sosa failed to impress, being loaned to fellow league side CA Osasuna
, where he was used rarely during the Navarre
outfit's historical season
(a fourth place). He did appear in two UEFA Cup contests.
After another loan, at Club Atlético River Plate
, in January 2007, Sosa was allowed to join Nacional de Montevideo
on another free transfer, despite still having a six-month contract left with Atlético Madrid.
On January 7, 2008, Tecos UAG officially presented Sosa to the Guadalajara
-area media. In the 2009 summer, the 31-year old returned to his country, signing with national powerhouse Club Atlético Peñarol
.
In February 2011, he has signed a six-months contract with Racing Club de Montevideo
.
in 2003, Sosa represented the nation at the 2004 Copa América, playing in all the matches for a final third-place.
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
) is an 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 footballer. He currently plays for Racing Club de Montevideo
Racing Club de Montevideo
Racing Club de Montevideo is a football club from Montevideo in Uruguay. It currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.Racing Club is known as "La Escuelita" due to the excellent players that resulted from the team, it was like a player machine...
, as a defensive midfielder.
His nickname is "Pato", Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
for duck
Duck
Duck is the common name for a large number of species in the Anatidae family of birds, which also includes swans and geese. The ducks are divided among several subfamilies in the Anatidae family; they do not represent a monophyletic group but a form taxon, since swans and geese are not considered...
, and he played professionally for several clubs, in five different countries.
Club career
Sosa started his career at Danubio FCDanubio F.C.
-History:Danubio was founded by the Bulgarian born brothers, Miguel and Juan Lazaroff, on March 1, 1932 together with other youths from the "Republica de Nicaragua" school in Montevideo...
, being a mainstay for several seasons. In January 2004 he joined FC Spartak Moscow
FC Spartak Moscow
FC Spartak Moscow is a Russian football club from Moscow. Having won 12 Soviet championships and 9 of 19 Russian championships they are one of the country's most successful clubs. They have also won the Soviet Cup 10 times and the Russian Cup 3 times...
, signing a four-year deal. However, only six months later he joined Atlético de Madrid on a free transfer, signing a three-year link.
Although he appeared in 28 league contests in 2004–05
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
, Sosa failed to impress, being loaned to fellow league side CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, where he was used rarely during the Navarre
Navarre
Navarre , officially the Chartered Community of Navarre is an autonomous community in northern Spain, bordering the Basque Country, La Rioja, and Aragon in Spain and Aquitaine in France...
outfit's historical season
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
(a fourth place). He did appear in two UEFA Cup contests.
After another loan, at Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate
Club Atlético River Plate is an Argentine sports club based in the Nuñez neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently competes in Nacional B, the second tier of Argentine football....
, in January 2007, Sosa was allowed to join Nacional de Montevideo
Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
on another free transfer, despite still having a six-month contract left with Atlético Madrid.
On January 7, 2008, Tecos UAG officially presented Sosa to the Guadalajara
Guadalajara
Guadalajara may refer to:In Mexico:*Guadalajara, Jalisco, the capital of the state of Jalisco and second largest city in Mexico**Guadalajara Metropolitan Area*University of Guadalajara, a public university in Guadalajara, Jalisco...
-area media. In the 2009 summer, the 31-year old returned to his country, signing with national powerhouse Club Atlético Peñarol
C.A. Peñarol
Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but...
.
In February 2011, he has signed a six-months contract with Racing Club de Montevideo
Racing Club de Montevideo
Racing Club de Montevideo is a football club from Montevideo in Uruguay. It currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.Racing Club is known as "La Escuelita" due to the excellent players that resulted from the team, it was like a player machine...
.
International career
Having first appeared for UruguayUruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
in 2003, Sosa represented the nation at the 2004 Copa América, playing in all the matches for a final third-place.