Facundo Isa facts for kids
Isa representing Argentina during the November Internationals
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| Date of birth | 21 September 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Santiago del Estero, Argentina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Facundo Isa (born on September 21, 1993) is a professional rugby union player from Argentina. He plays as a number eight or a flanker. These are key positions in rugby where players help both attack and defend. Facundo currently plays for Toulon, a club in France's top rugby league, the Top 14. He also proudly represents his home country on the Argentina national team, known as Los Pumas.
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Playing for Argentina
Facundo Isa has played for Argentina at different levels since he was young. He started with the national youth teams.
Early International Matches
Facundo was part of the Argentina Under-20 squad. He played in the Junior World Championships in 2012 and 2013. These tournaments are important for young rugby stars. He also played for the Argentina Jaguars team in 2014. Later that year, he joined the Pampas XV team for their tour in Oceania.
Senior Team Debut
Facundo made his first appearance for the senior Argentina team, Los Pumas, on November 8, 2014. This was in a match against Scotland in Edinburgh. It was a big moment for his career.
Rugby World Cup Appearances
Facundo Isa has represented Argentina in the biggest rugby tournament, the Rugby World Cup. He was part of the national team that competed in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. He also played in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Playing in a World Cup is a huge honor for any rugby player.
Club Career
Facundo Isa has played for several professional rugby clubs. He started his senior club career in France.
Playing in France
Facundo first joined Toulon in 2013. After playing for teams in Argentina, he returned to France. He played for Lyon for a short time in 2017. Later in 2017, he rejoined Toulon. He has been a key player for Toulon ever since. He has played many games for them and scored many points.
See also
In Spanish: Facundo Isa para niños
