Álvaro Recoba

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Álvaro Recoba is a retired Uruguayan professional footballer born on March 17, 1976, in Montevideo, Uruguay. He primarily played as a forward or attacking midfielder. Recoba is best known for his time at Inter Milan, where he played from 1997 to 2010, making a significant impact and helping the team win several Serie A titles, Coppa Italia, and the UEFA Champions League. Regarded for his technical skills, dribbling, and powerful left foot, Recoba was also a standout performer for the Uruguayan national team, earning over 60 caps and participating in multiple Copa América tournaments as well as the 2002 FIFA World Cup. After leaving Inter, he had spells at various clubs, including a return to Uruguay with Nacional and stints in the Middle East and South America. Recoba is admired for his charisma, creativity, and the ability to change the course of a game.