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Edinson CavaniUruguayan footballer, forward.
Date of Birth: 14.02.1987
Country:  Uruguay |
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Biography of Edinson Cavani
Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez was born on February 14, 1987, in Salto, Uruguay. He is a Uruguayan footballer and a forward for the French club Paris Saint-Germain and the Uruguayan national team.
Early Life and Career
Cavani's father and older brother were both involved in football competitions, and he followed in their footsteps by beginning his football career at a young age. Despite receiving invitations from top clubs in Montevideo, his father advised him not to rush. At the age of 12, Cavani moved to the capital and joined the youth team of the club "Danubio." In 2006, he participated in the Uruguayan championship as part of the main team and won the Apertura.
In January 2007, Cavani was selected for the Uruguayan youth team to participate in the South American Youth Championship. He finished the tournament as the top scorer with 7 goals in 9 matches, helping his team secure third place. Following his impressive performances, both Juventus and Milan expressed interest in signing him, but he ultimately signed a contract with Palermo.
Club Career
Cavani made his debut for Palermo in March 2007 against Fiorentina, and he scored his first league goal in that match. He also made his debut for the Uruguay national team on February 6, 2008. From February 2010, several clubs expressed their desire to sign Cavani from Palermo. Initially, he wanted to join Juventus or Chelsea, but he extended his contract with Palermo until 2014, with a buyout clause of 25 million euros.
In June 2010, Cavani moved to Napoli on a loan deal worth 5 million euros, with an option to make the move permanent. In addition to his salary of 1.35 million euros, he was promised various bonuses for goals scored. He immediately made an impact in his new team, scoring goals in the first three Serie A matches and scoring the winning goal against Steaua Bucharest during the Europa League, helping Napoli advance to the playoffs.
Achievements and Personal Life
Cavani had a successful season in 2011/2012, scoring a hat-trick against Milan on September 18. He ended the season as the top scorer for his team. In 2011, he won the Copa America with the Uruguayan national team, and in 2012, he won the Italian Cup with Napoli.
Off the field, Cavani is married to María Soledad, the daughter of his father's friend. They have a son named Bautista.
