Axel Atum

Axel Atum (born 2 January 2006) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a midfielder for Uruguayan Primera División club Racing Montevideo, on loan from Estudiantes.

Early life From Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos, he played for Central Entrerriano prior to joining Estudiantes de La Plata aged eleven years-old. He trained with the Argentina national under-17 football team under Pablo Aimar.

Career In January 2023, just after he turned seventeen years-old, Atum made his debut in the Estudiantes de La Plata reserve team. In April 2023 he received his first call-up to the Estudiantes de La Plata first team squad under coach Eduardo Dominguez and was given first team squad number 40.

On May 8, 2023, he made his first team debut in the Argentine Primera Division as a substitute in a 2–0 win over Velez Sarsfield. He was credited with an assist for Gastón Benedetti to score the second goal.

In January 2025, he moved abroad to join Uruguayan Primera División side Racing Montevideo, on a year-long loan with an option to buy.

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Personal life His father, Walter Atum, helped him with his dream to play football.

Honours Estudiantes Copa de la Liga Profesional: 2024