Nahuel Molina Lucero scored the first goal for Argentina against the Netherlands in the 2022 FIFA World Cup; know about his age, height, bio, family and net worth
Football fans all across the world witnessed an incredible battle between Argentina and the Netherlands in the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals. After 120 minutes of intensity and drama, the game concluded in a 2-2 draw. The game was decided via a penalty shootout, which was the tournament’s third consecutive penalty shootout.
Argentina Footballer Nahuel Molina Lucero Age, Height, Family, Girlfriend, Stats, Club, Games, Salary, Net Worth
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Argentina holds its nerve during the penalty shootout, winning 4-3 to advance to the semifinals, where it will meet Croatia. The game’s most memorable moment came in the 35th minute when Nahuel Molina put Argentina ahead courtesy of a wonderful assist from Lionel Messi. With that being said, let’s try to know more about Nahuel Molina.
Who is Nahuel Molina?
Full Name: Nahuel Molina Lucero
Born: 6 April 1998 (age 24 years)
Birthplace: Embalse, Argentina
Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position: Right Back
Girlfriend: Barbara Occhiuzzi
Nahuel Molina Lucero is an Argentine professional footballer who plays right back for Atlético Madrid in La Liga and for the Argentina national team.
Family
According to several sources available on the internet, Nahuel Molina’s parents are Cesar Hugo Molina and Lelia Lucero.
Club Career
Molina began his professional career as a youth academy player with Boca Juniors. In 2018, he was loaned to Defensa y Justicia for the remainder of the season. Molina was then loaned out to Rosario Central before rejoining Boca Juniors in 2019. Molina signed a free transfer with Udinese Calcio in Italy in 2020.
Athletico Madrid signed Molina on a five-year deal with a reported fee of €10 million and €5 million in variables during the summer transfer window of 2022. Nahuel Molina Lucero earned £18,000 per week, £936,000 per year playing for Udinese as a D/WB/M R and his net worth is £2,282,280.
International Career
On June 3, 2021, Molina made his international debut for Argentina against Chile in a World Cup qualifying match. In the 81st minute, he made Juan Foyth his replacement. On December 9, 2022, against The Netherlands in the 2022 World Cup Quarterfinals, he scored his first goal for Argentina.
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