1. Lucas Biglia later spent four seasons with Italian side Lazio, before joining Milan in 2017, spending three seasons with the Rossoneri, leaving in 2020.
41 Facts About Lucas Biglia
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Lucas Biglia represented his nation at two FIFA World Cups, reaching the final of the 2014 edition of the tournament, and in three Copa America tournaments, winning runners-up medals in the 2015 and 2016 editions of the tournament.
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Lucas Biglia retired from international football after the 2018 FIFA World Cup, with 58 caps and one goal.
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Lucas Biglia started his career at Argentinos Juniors and signed his first professional contract in 2004.
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However, a lack of first team appearances led to Lucas Biglia leaving the club after only 17 appearances and one goal scored during his time there.
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In July 2006, after one-and-a-half seasons at Independiente, Lucas Biglia signed with Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht on a four-year contract and upon joining the club, he took up the number five shirt.
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Lucas Biglia went on to finish the season, making forty-six appearances and scoring once in all competitions.
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On 17 October 2009, after scoring against Charleroi, Lucas Biglia stated his goal was the greatest goal in his Anderlecht career.
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Lucas Biglia suffered a potentially serious injury to his ligament but managed to recover after it was found to be not as serious as first thought.
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Lucas Biglia went on to make forty-eight appearances and scoring four times in all competitions.
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Lucas Biglia further suffered a hamstring injury that kept him out for the rest of the year.
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Notwithstanding, Lucas Biglia stayed at the club throughout summer and was appointed vice-captain by new manager Ariel Jacobs, with Olivier Deschacht remaining as captain.
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Lucas Biglia was later awarded the captaincy after Deschacht was no longer able to continue the role.
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Lucas Biglia attempted to force a move by failing to show up for training.
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Lucas Biglia said he never wanted to leave the club.
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Again leading the club to the league title, Lucas Biglia made 51 appearances and scored five goals in all competitions.
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Shortly after winning the title, general manager Herman Van Holsbeeck confirmed Lucas Biglia would leave the club.
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On 23 July 2013, Italian side Lazio announced Lucas Biglia would be signing a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
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Lucas Biglia then suffered another injury by the end of the year, but this time, it was a tear in the abductor muscle.
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In January 2017, Lucas Biglia began negotiations over a new contract with the club.
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Amid the transfer speculation, Lucas Biglia scored two more goals, against Internazionale and Milan.
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On 14 September 2020, Lucas Biglia joined newly promoted Super Lig side Fatih Karagumruk on a free transfer.
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On 10 June 2022, Lucas Biglia moved across town to join Istanbul Basaksehir on a free transfer.
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Lucas Biglia made his first international appearance for the Argentina U-17 squad and was part of the squad that won South American Under-17 Football Championship, and came third in the FIFA U-17 World Championship, in which he was named Player of the Year.
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In January 2005, Lucas Biglia played for the Argentina U-20 team, participating in the South American U-20 Championship in Colombia and the side went on to win the tournament.
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Later in the year, Lucas Biglia played for FIFA World Youth Championship and win the tournament this year.
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In October 2009, Lucas Biglia hoped his performance at Anderlecht could lead him to get his first call up by then Manager Diego Maradona, but it never happened.
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In February 2011, Lucas Biglia was called up again, a decision that surprised him.
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At Copa America tournament, Lucas Biglia went on to make two brief substitute appearances as the hosts lost to Uruguay in the quarter-finals on a penalty shootout.
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On 2 June 2014, Lucas Biglia was called up for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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Lucas Biglia appeared as a starter in five of Argentina's six 2015 Copa America matches, including the final where La Albiceleste lost in a penalty shootout to hosts Chile.
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Lucas Biglia was named to Gerardo Martino's 23-man Argentine side that reached the Copa America Centenario Final.
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In May 2018, Lucas Biglia was named by manager Jorge Sampaoli in Argentina's final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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Lucas Biglia is known for his ball-striking ability from outside the area, and is an accurate free kick and penalty kick taker.
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Lucas Biglia's role has been likened to that of a metodista, due to his ability to dictate play in midfield as well as assist his team defensively.
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On 20 December 2011, De Standaard reported that Lucas Biglia had married his childhood friend, fellow Argentine Cecilia Ambrosio.
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Together, the couple has a daughter was born on in 2009 and After three years living in Belgium, Lucas Biglia was granted Italian citizenship through his Italian heritage.
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However, in July 2008, Lucas Biglia rushed back to Argentina after his father died of a heart attack.
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Lucas Biglia spoke out for the first time with Het Nieuwsblad in October 2008, saying that losing his father affected him.
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Lucas Biglia has an older brother, Christian, a footballer, who went on a trial at Royal Antwerp in August 2009, but the trial was unsuccessful.
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In June 2009, Lucas Biglia was reportedly in hospital in his homeland, claiming that he had H1N1 virus, but test revealed at the end that he did not.