Mario Santana

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mario Santana
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 23, 1981(1981-12-23)
Age	43
Birthplace	Comodoro Rivadavia
Country	Argentina
Birth City	Chubut
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Mario Santana Biography

Mario Santana is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on December 23, 1981 in Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina. Mario Alberto Santana (born 23 December 1981) is an Argentine footballer who is a winger at Italian team Palermo.

In May 2006 Fiorentina signed him by the viola club at EUR6.5 million (EUR5 million plus 50 percent from Parravicini) to help prepare for the 2006-2007 UEFA Champions League 3rd qualifying round. However, due to the an incident in 2006 Serie A scandal, Fiorentina placed 9th in the league and never qualify for any European tournaments.

In 2009–10 season, La Viola signed Marco Marchionni, made Santana at first became a backup player, likes the first group stage of 2009–10 UEFA Champions League match against Lyon, substituted Marchionni in the 72 minutes. He started the third group stage match, as Marchionni was rested. In the 4th match he lost his starting place again, to Marchionni. He substituted Juan Vargas in the 77th minutes in that match. In the last 2 match of the group stage, Santana played a new role, as attacking midfielder, as Adrian Mutu was rested.

In April 2010, Santana was injured and expected to be out for 5 months after clash with opponent goalkeeper in a club friendly against San Miniato Basso.

He also represented Argentina during the Confederations Cup 2005 and has been frequently selected during his 2006 World Cup qualification matches.

Mario Santana Net Worth

Mario Santana is one of the richest Association Football Player from Argentina. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mario Santana 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began his career for Argentinian club San Lorenzo. When that contract at San Lorenzo expired, he determined to test his luck in European football. He moved to Italy in the beginning of January 2002 for Serie A club Venezia and was dismissed at the conclusion year. Then, he joined his coach Maurizio Zamparini’s direction to Serie B side Palermo in which he displayed impressive qualities in the role he played.

The following year, the player was transferred by Serie A side A.C. ChievoVerona (along with Stefano Morrone with Eugenio Corini who was transferred in the opposite direction) and was soon among the top and most intriguing players within the Italian top division, as well as first being capped by the Argentina national team in an international match against Japan on the 18th of August, 2004. Then, he returned to Palermo and was promoted to Serie A at the time in the next season.

Santana acquired his Italian nationality by marriage to Italian wife. His nationality was granted in February 2008.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mario Santana height 5 ft 10 in Mario weight 75 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Mario Santana Dating?

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On 19 July 2013, Santana completed a move from Napoli to Genoa. In the January 2014 transfer window, he left Italy after 12 years competing in Serie A, signing a loan deal with Olhanense in Portugal.

Facts & Trivia

Mario Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Argentina. Mario Santana celebrates birthday on December 23 of every year.

In August 2019, he became the first signing of the refounded Palermo, who will restart from Serie D, thus marking his personal return with the Rosanero after thirteen years. He was also named team captain for the club’s 2019–20 season.

Top Facts about Mario Santana

1. Mario Santana is a retired Argentine footballer.
2. He was born on May 9, 1981 in Buenos Aires.
3. Santana played as a midfielder for various clubs including Napoli and Fiorentina.
4. He made his professional debut with San Lorenzo in 2000.
5. Santana won the Apertura title with San Lorenzo in 2001.
6. He also represented Argentina at the U-20 level.
7. In total, he scored 22 goals in over 300 appearances during his career.
8. His last club was Huracán where he retired in 2018.
9. Santana is now a youth coach at Boca Juniors.
10. He is remembered for his technical ability and work ethic on the pitch.