Óscar Cardozo

Football, Football player

1983 –

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Who is Óscar Cardozo?

Óscar René Cardozo Marín is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica in Portugal, as a striker.

Known for his powerful left-foot shot and free-kick skills, he first gained notoriety whilst playing for Newell's Old Boys, which led to a move to Benfica, where he scored nearly 200 official goals and won five major titles, namely the 2010 national championship where he also was the top scorer.

Nicknamed Tacuara, Cardozo gained more than 45 caps for Paraguay, representing the nation at the 2010 World Cup.

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Born
May 20, 1983
Juan Eulogio Estigarribia
Also known as
  • Óscar René Cardozo Marín
  • Tacuara
  • Óscar Tacuara Cardozo
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • Paraguay
Profession
Lived in
  • Juan Eulogio Estigarribia

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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