Here is all you need to know about Valentino Acuna the stunt double of Lionel Messi, including his age, career, family, records, team and more
Yesterday, Acuna, who is competing in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, scored a goal against Japan and is grabbing a lot of headlines following his performance.
Who is Argentina football player Valentino Acuna stunt double of Lionel Messi, bio, age, stats and team
Argentina had lost their initial game of the U-17 World Cup 2-1 against Senegal; nevertheless, Acuna’s goal won them their first victory. According to Mundo Albiceleste, Argentina defeated Japan 3-1 in the under-17 FIFA World Cup thanks to a goal from Acuna.
Acuña, who portrayed the legendary Argentinean football player in a documentary, is now modelling himself after him and intends to emulate his achievements for both club and nation. Here is all you need to know about the youngster who is everywhere in the news.
Who is Valentino Acuna?
Young football star Valentino Acuna is representing Argentina at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is being held in Indonesia. The 17-year-old will be turning 18 in upcoming January. For the club side, he plays for Newell’s Old Boys, an Argentine team. Acuña is an attacking midfielder who was born in Rosario.
The Banco Rosario Club was where he began his career. Following his departure from Newell’s, he was discovered by Alex de la Iglesia, who then called him up to be Messi’s sidekick in a 2014 documentary centred on the captain of Argentina’s biography. Because of his left foot and dribbling skills, he was utilised as a stunt double for a young Messi in Messi’s documentary in 2014.
A 9-year-old Valentino Acuña once played a young Lionel Messi in a Spanish film.
Yesterday, he scored for Argentina at the FIFA U17 World Cup and is now rising through the ranks of the Newell's academy, just like Messi. pic.twitter.com/gkzBSublIj
— Newell's Old Boys – English News (@Newells_en) November 15, 2023
Acuna scored his first goal in the U-17 World Cup and his second goal overall with his country. In the U-17 Sudamericano match against Bolivia earlier this year, Acuna scored his first goal for his country.
Who are Valentino Acuna’s parents?
Valentino Acuna’s parent’s names are not known as he has kept his personal life out of the limelight so far.
Who is Valentino Acuna dating?
Valentino Acunaz who is currently playing for the youth side and is an U-17 international, is focusing on his career and has not been linked with anyone romantically.
What is Valentino Acuna’s net worth?
Valentino Acuna’s net worth has not been disclosed as of now.