Édgar Barreto

Who is this?

Édgar Osvaldo Barreto Cáceres (born 15 July 1984) is a Paraguayan former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. He played for the national U17, U20 and U23 teams before going on to make 60 appearances for Paraguay's senior squad. After starting his career with Cerro Porteño in his homeland and NEC in the Dutch Eredivisie, Barreto spent the vast majority of his career in Italy's Serie A. He made over 260 appearances in the competition, in service of Reggina, Atalanta, Palermo and Sampdoria, and retiring in 2022 after two seasons back in the Netherlands at NEC. Barreto earned 60 caps for the Paraguay national team from 2004 to 2011. After winning a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics, he played for the country at three Copa América tournaments and two FIFA World Cups, finishing as runner-up in the 2011 Copa América.

Career

1. 1984
   Born
2. 2001
   Joined Paraguay national under-17 football team
3. 2002
   Joined Cerro Porteño
4. 2003
   Joined Paraguay national under-20 football team
5. 2004
   Joined N.E.C.
6. 2004
   Joined Paraguay Olympic football team
7. 2004
   Joined Paraguay men's national football team
8. 2007
   Joined AS Reggina 1914
9. 2009
   Joined Atalanta BC
10. 2011
    Joined Palermo F.C.
11. 2015
    Joined U.C. Sampdoria

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Asunción
• •Citizenship: Paraguay
• •Known as: association football player
• •Sport: association football