Matías Cabrera facts for kids
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Cabrera with Nacional in 2010
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Matías Julio Cabrera Acevedo | ||
| Date of birth | 16 May 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | El Tanque Sisley | 7 | (2) |
| 2006–2009 | Cerro | 51 | (3) |
| 2009–2012 | Nacional | 73 | (6) |
| 2013–2014 | Cagliari | 26 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Estoril | 20 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | Nacional | 7 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | Defensor Sporting | 69 | (13) |
| 2018–2019 | Deportivo Cali | 42 | (2) |
| 2020–2021 | Universidad de Concepción | 25 | (2) |
| 2021 | Defensor Sporting | 15 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | Cerro | 32 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Matías Julio Cabrera Acevedo, born on May 16, 1986, is a former professional footballer from Uruguay. He played as a midfielder, a key position in football. Matías was well-known for his excellent passing skills. He was also great at marking opponents and winning the ball back for his team.
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Matías Cabrera's Football Journey
Matías Cabrera played for many different football clubs during his career. He started in Uruguay and later played in Italy, Portugal, Colombia, and Chile.
Early Career in Uruguay
Matías began his professional journey in Uruguay.
- He played for El Tanque Sisley from 2005 to 2006.
- Then, he moved to Cerro, where he played from 2006 to 2009.
- After that, he joined one of Uruguay's biggest clubs, Nacional, playing there from 2009 to 2012.
Playing Abroad
Matías also had the chance to play football in other countries.
- From 2013 to 2014, he played for Cagliari in Italy.
- He then moved to Portugal, playing for Estoril from 2014 to 2015.
- Later, he played for Deportivo Cali in Colombia from 2018 to 2019.
- His time abroad also included playing for Universidad de Concepción in Chile from 2020 to 2021.
Return to Uruguay
Matías returned to play in his home country several times.
- He had a second period with Nacional from 2015 to 2016.
- He also played for Defensor Sporting from 2016 to 2018, and again in 2021.
- Finally, he returned to Cerro for his last professional years, playing from 2022 to 2023.
Achievements and Awards
Matías Cabrera helped his teams win important titles during his career.
Success with Cerro
- In 2009, Matías and his team Cerro won the Liguilla Pre-Libertadores. This tournament helps teams qualify for the prestigious Copa Libertadores.
Winning with Nacional
- While playing for Nacional, Matías won the Uruguayan Primera División twice. These were in the 2010–11 and 2011–12 seasons. This is the top football league in Uruguay.
Family Connections
Matías Cabrera has a family connection to football. His uncle is Eduardo Acevedo, who is also a well-known figure in Uruguayan football.
External Links
- Matías Cabrera at Soccerway
See also
In Spanish: Matías Cabrera para niños
