Arián Pucheta

Arián Benjamín Pucheta (born 8 March 1995) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Manta F.C.

Club career Pucheta had a period of his youth career with Boca Juniors, prior to joining San Martín. He was promoted into San Martín's squad during the 2016–17 Argentine Primera División season, first appearing as an unused substitute for a 6–1 defeat to Newell's Old Boys on 18 December 2016. In the following March, Pucheta made his professional debut against Huracán at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario. In January 2020, Pucheta joined fellow Primera B Nacional team Ferro Carril Oeste.

Pucheta ended his Ferro contract in November 2020, having not appeared competitively for the club; due to the COVID-19 pandemic and minor injury. A move to Torneo Federal A with Central Norte soon followed, as the centre-back appeared five times before departing; notably receiving a red card in his final appearance on 3 January 2021 versus Atlético Güemes. Days later, on 7 January, Pucheta was announced as a new signing by Ecuadorian Serie A side Orense.

International career Pucheta was selected for the 2011 South American Under-17 Football Championship by Argentina U17 manager Oscar Garré. He subsequently won six caps as Argentina finished third.

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