Norberto Briasco

Norberto Alejandro Briasco Balekian (; born 29 February 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Argentine Primera División club Barracas Central, on loan from Boca Juniors and the Armenia national team. Born in Argentina to an Armenian Argentine mother, he has represented Armenia internationally since 2018.

Early life Briasco was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He also holds Armenian citizenship through his mother, surnamed Balekian, whose parents are Armenian. His grandfather helped him learn the Armenian language, with Briasco stating that "it is quite complicated, but I wrote down the basics to study [the language]".

On 17 June 2021, Briasco signed a four-year contract with Boca Juniors. He stayed with the club until August 2024, when he was loaned to La Plata's club Gimnasia y Esgrima for the term of 18 months.

International career On 7 March 2018, Briasco received his first call-up for the Armenia national team for the friendly matches against Estonia and Lithuania. He made his international debut in a 0–0 friendly draw with Estonia on 24 March 2018.

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Honours Boca Juniors Primera División: 2022 Copa Argentina: 2019–20 Copa de la Liga Profesional: 2022 Supercopa Argentina: 2022