Marcelo Estigarribia

Marcelo Alejandro Estigarribia Balmori (born 21 September 1987) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Sportivo Ameliano in the Primera División Paraguaya.

Estigarribia has been known since youth as Chelo, as a diminutive of his name Marcelo. He also has an Italian passport by way of his mother. At club level, Estigarribia has played for teams in Paraguay, France, Uruguay, Argentina, Italy, and Mexico. At international level, he has represented the Paraguay national team, and was member of the squad that finished second at the 2011 Copa América.

Biography Estigarribia was born and raised in Fernando de la Mora, one kilometer away from the Paraguayan capital Asunción.

Le Mans In 2006, Estigarribia moved to Paraguayan side Cerro Porteño, and in August 2008 he was transferred to Le Mans of the Ligue 1.

Newell's Old Boys On 27 December 2009, Estigarribia signed for Newell's Old Boys on loan from Le Mans for 18 months. In June 2011, it was reported by the Daily Record that Scottish Premier League club Rangers were chasing Estigarribia when their boss Ally McCoist spent a week scouting in Argentina.

Juventus On 28 August 2011, Estigarribia moved to Juventus FC on a season loan for a €500,000 fee, with an option of making the transfer permanent for €5 million at the end of the season, from a proxy club Deportivo Maldonado. He made his debut as a substitute against Chievo and got his first start against Genoa. He scored his first goal for Juventus against Napoli where the match ended in a 3–3 tie.

Sampdoria On 4 August 2012, Estigarribia moved to U.C. Sampdoria on a season-long loan for a €700,000 fee, with the option of making his stay with Sampdoria permanent for €5 million at the end of the season. He made his debut with Blucerchiati against A.C. Milan, winning 0–1.

Chiapas On 25 January 2017, Estigarribia joined Liga MX side Chiapas

Colón On 22 August 2017, Estigarribia joined Argentine club Club Atlético Colón.

Olimpia Asunción In January 2021, it was announced that Estigarribia signed a one-year agreement with Olimpia Asunción. The club announced the signing through its official website. His arrival at the club was through a request of the coach, the Argentine Nestor Gorosito, who stated that Estigarribia can be used in three positions. prompted Italian giants Juventus to make a move for him.

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Honours Juventus Serie A: 2011–12