Leo Franco
- January 10, 2024
- Association Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Leo Franco |
| Occupation | Association Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | May 20, 1977(1977-05-20) |
| Age | 47 |
| Country | Argentina |
| Birth City | San Nicolás De Los Arroyos |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Leo Franco Biography
| Name | Leo Franco |
| Birthday | May 20 |
| Birth Year | 1977 |
| Home Town | San Nicolás De Los Arroyos |
| Birth Country | Argentina |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Rosa María Gassó |
Leo Franco is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on May 20, 1977 in San Nicolás De Los Arroyos, Argentina. Leonardo “Leo” Neoren Franco (born 20 May 1977) is an Argentine former professional footballer who was goalkeeper, as well as a manager.
As part of the Argentina under-20 team Franco took home in 1997 the FIFA World Youth Championship in Malaysia. On May 6, 2006 two years after his debut in the senior team He was chosen as a head coach Jose Pekerman – also the manager of the under-20s to be part of the team of this year’s FIFA World Cup.
An Argentine international for two years, Franco appeared for the nation at the 2006 World Cup.
On 1 July 2009, aged 32, after not seeing his contract renewed, Franco left Atlético – as Coupet – and signed with Galatasaray S.K. from Turkey. His first Süper Lig appearance took place on 9 August, in a 3–2 away win against Gaziantepspor.
On June 30, 2006. Franco was substituted for injured Roberto Abbondanzieri during the quarter-final game against host Germany but was unable to stop one penalty shotout.
Leo Franco Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Association Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Leo Franco is one of the richest Association Football Player from Argentina. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leo Franco 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
After he was drafted by Independiente the year 1995, Independiente would go on to spend the bulk of his time in Spain playing the equivalent of 328 La Liga matches over 14 seasons for Mallorca, Atletico Madrid and Zaragoza.
Franco was then elevated in his place in the Balearic Islands club’s first team before establishing himself as the starting player after replacing fellow countryman Carlos Roa in the pecking order. In the 2000-01 season, Franco played in 27 games during which Mallorca was ranked in the top third position. He also played in the Copa del Rey two years following.
Franco was signed by Atlético Madrid in June 2004, being first-choice from the beginning. Until the end of 2007–08 he saved seven penalties, including two against Sevilla FC on 23 March 2006 (0–1 home loss) and two more at Real Betis on 2 December (1–0 win). Precisely during that season, he was challenged by newly signed Christian Abbiati (loaned by A.C. Milan), but regained his starting status in 2008–09, relegating veteran Grégory Coupet to the bench.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Leo Franco height 6 ft 2 in Leo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Leo Franco Dating?
According to our records, Leo Franco married to Rosa María Gassó. As of December 1, 2023, Leo Franco’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Leo Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Argentina. Leo Franco celebrates birthday on May 20 of every year.