1. Ignacio Scocco has played for clubs in Mexico, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, England and Brazil.
27 Facts About Ignacio Scocco
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Ignacio Scocco scored 17 goals in 75 games and played alongside players such as Fernando Belluschi and Ariel Ortega in the championship winning team of Apertura 2004.
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Ignacio Scocco wore the number 32 in the famous red and black shirts.
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In 2006, Ignacio Scocco joined Mexican side Pumas for $3.5 million.
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Ignacio Scocco made his debut against Chiapas, and during his second appearance against Veracruz he scored his first goal, from the goal kick.
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Ignacio Scocco was a mainstay in the Pumas starting team, his strike partner was Esteban Solari.
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Ignacio Scocco ended his career at Pumas with 53 appearances and 18 goals.
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Ignacio Scocco signed a three-year contract with AEK Athens on 18 June 2008.
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Ignacio Scocco was the fourth Argentine player of the club, alongside Sebastian Saja, Agustin Pelletieri and Ismael Blanco.
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Three days later Ignacio Scocco scored with a 30-yard shot against Asteras Tripolis.
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On 25 November 2010, Ignacio Scocco renewed his contract with AEK signing a new three-year deal which would keep him at the club until 2013.
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Ignacio Scocco returned to his homeland, Argentina, to join Newell's Old Boys, his first professional team, as well as other Argentine stars such as Gabriel Heinze and Maxi Rodriguez.
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Ignacio Scocco played an important role for his team, scoring 13 goals and became the top scorer of the league alongside Facundo Ferreyra of Velez Sarsfield.
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Ignacio Scocco led his team to win the 2013 Torneo Final championship and proceed to the Final of the Argentine Primera Division against the 2012 Torneo Inicial winners, Velez Sarsfield, the team who deprived Newell's of the first place.
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Ignacio Scocco scored 11 goals for his team and retained his position as top scorer of the Championship in 2013 season, sharing his position, this time with Emanuel Gigliotti of Colon.
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Ignacio Scocco scored six goals in the tournament and finished second scorer alongside Diego Tardelli, behind Jo.
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In June 2017, Ignacio Scocco was again linked with a return to AEK Athens.
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Ignacio Scocco left the club after 155 appearances in all competitions.
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On 29 June 2017, Ignacio Scocco chose River Plate as his next destination, signing a three-year contract for a transfer fee of $3,000,000.
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Ignacio Scocco helped his club to reach 2018 Copa Libertadores final, but an injury to the right calf, will definitely be left out of the first final, on 10 November 2018, of the Copa Libertadores against Boca Juniors at Bombonera.
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Ignacio Scocco started his youth international career in 2004, Ignacio Scocco has had 12 appearances and scored three goals, he made his debut against Colombia on 27 July 2004.
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Ignacio Scocco was called up to be part of the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship.
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Ignacio Scocco played two matches in the tournament against Uzbekistan on 1 December 2005 and against Mali on 4 December 2005.
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On 3 June 2005, Ignacio Scocco was called up for another friendly for Argentina against Puerto Rico, but pulled a hamstring and was forced out for a couple of weeks and was not included in the match.
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Ignacio Scocco was included in the 21 man squad against Venezuela on 20 August 2008.
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Ignacio Scocco was included in the squad for the 2012 Superclasico de las Americas.
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Ignacio Scocco made his debut on the senior team playing the second leg, scoring two goals and his penalty at the penalty shootout.