Franco Armani, born 16 October 1986, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays goalkeeper for River Plate in Argentina’s Primera División and the Argentina national team. Franco Armani left Deportivo Merlo in 2010 for Medellin’s Atletico Nacional. He stayed for 8 seasons and became their first-choice goalkeeper. He was dubbed a hero by Nacional fans, who praised him for being an effective and dependable shot-stopper. Armani went on to win thirteen trophies, including the Copa Libertadores (South America’s Champions League) in 2016 against Independiente del Valle.

River Plate reportedly paid Nacional $3 million for Armani’s buyout clause in January 2018. He signed a three-year contract with Los Millonarios on January 11, 2018, which was extended for another year in May 2018.

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Armani married a Colombian and applied for citizenship. Colombia was reportedly interested in naturalizing Armani so that he could play for their national team; however, he preferred to return to Argentina to press his case for a World Cup berth with his birth country.

Franco Armani children

he has two children but their names are unknown

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Franco Armani’s mother’s name is Analia Rimoldi, and his father’s name is unknown.

Franco Armani siblings

his siblings are unknown