50 Facts About Luciano Becchio

Luciano Hector Becchio was born on 28 December 1983 and is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Luciano Becchio would go on to play for a variety of other lower league clubs in the country over the next five years, including the Barcelona B team.

Luciano Becchio joined the Yorkshire club on trial during a pre-season tour of Ireland in July 2008.

Luciano Becchio signed shortly after the club's return to England, having impressed manager Gary McAllister.

Luciano Becchio signed for Premier League club Norwich City as part of a swap deal for Welsh striker Steve Morison on 31 January 2013.

Luciano Becchio was then released in May 2015 following Norwich City's promotion back to the Premier League via the playoffs.

Luciano Becchio was born in Argentina's second-city of Cordoba located at the foothills of the Punilla Valley in the geographical centre of the country.

In July 2008, Luciano Becchio joined League One side Leeds United on trial aiming to impress manager Gary McAllister in pre-season friendlies against Shelbourne and Barnet.

Luciano Becchio was recommended to Leeds scout Gwyn Williams by former Spanish Newcastle defender Marcelino.

Luciano Becchio scored 19 goals in his debut season in English football at Leeds.

Luciano Becchio had a goal incorrectly ruled out for offside in the League Cup tie against Liverpool.

Luciano Becchio missed the game against Milton Keynes Dons as his wife was due to give birth.

Luciano Becchio underwent scans on his ankle to diagnose possible ligament damage.

In November Luciano Becchio was still sidelined; in his absence Leeds signed Welsh International striker Sam Vokes on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers until 1 January 2010.

On 25 November 2009, Luciano Becchio returned from injury and played in Leeds' reserve team game against Lincoln City, to help boost his match fitness.

Luciano Becchio returned for the first team as a substitute in the FA Cup second round draw with Kettering Town.

Luciano Becchio returned to Leeds' starting lineup in the league at the expense of Sam Vokes against Brentford.

Luciano Becchio's fifth goal of the season was a header against Hartlepool United on boxing day, which took a heavy deflection.

Luciano Becchio struggled for goals for Leeds since returning from injury, with him being asked to play in more of a deeper strikers role to hold the ball up for the midfield.

Against Tottenham Hotspur Luciano Becchio was dropped to the bench and replaced up front by Robert Snodgrass, although he later came on in the second half after replacing midfielder Michael Doyle as Leeds earned a replay against the Premier League side.

Goals number seven and eight for Luciano Becchio came in the following game against Hartlepool.

Luciano Becchio scored another two goals against Oldham, taking his tally to 10 goals for the season.

Goal number 12 of the season came against Tranmere Rovers, with Luciano Becchio scoring with a diving header.

Luciano Becchio was substituted early on in the first half against Norwich City after being knocked unconscious after a clash of heads with Michael Nelson.

Luciano Becchio's head landed heavily on the ground which caused him to swallow his tongue.

Luciano Becchio was substituted by Mike Grella and due to the injury was ruled out against Swindon Town.

Goals number 14 and 15 came when Luciano Becchio scored a brace against Carlisle United.

Luciano Becchio played an instrumental part as Leeds were promoted to the Football League Championship after finishing in second place in League One and thus earning automatic promotion.

Luciano Becchio scored his third goal of the season in the match against Swansea City.

Luciano Becchio scored his fourth goal of the season against Preston North End.

Luciano Becchio scored his fifth goal of the season with a fine left footed volley and received the man of the match award against Middlesbrough.

In November 2010 Luciano Becchio entered contract negotiations with Leeds over extending his contract.

On 3 December 2010, Luciano Becchio won The Championship PFA Player of the month Award for November beating off competition from Adel Taarabt, Lewis McGugan, Scott Sinclair and Jay Bothroyd for the award.

Leeds confirmed that contract talks with Luciano Becchio were ongoing and had only been delayed due to translation issues.

Luciano Becchio scored his 12th goal of the season against Burnley.

Luciano Becchio returned to Leeds' starting lineup against Portsmouth and scored his 14th goal of the season, the goal reached his 50th goal milestone for Leeds in all competitions.

Luciano Becchio scored his 15th goal of the season against Norwich City.

Luciano Becchio injured his hamstring again before a pre-season tour of Scotland.

Luciano Becchio scored his second goal of the season and his first in the league by scoring the winner in Leeds opening day victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Luciano Becchio scored his 15th goal of the season against Premier League side Chelsea in the League Cup tie on 19 December 2012.

On 24 January 2013, Leeds announced that Luciano Becchio had handed in a transfer request after talks of a new deal broke down.

On 30 January 2013, Luciano Becchio was revealed to be in talks to join Norwich City as part of a swap deal for Norwich's Welsh international striker Steve Morison who was in talks to move to Leeds United.

In total Luciano Becchio scored 87 goals in 221 appearances for Leeds in all competitions.

Luciano Becchio made his debut away at Queens Park Rangers on 2 February 2013, coming on in the 87th minute as a substitute.

Luciano Becchio was released on 28 May 2015 following Norwich City's promotion back to the Premier League via the playoffs.

Luciano Becchio resolved the contract in September 2015 due to injuries.

On 21 January 2016, it was confirmed that Luciano Becchio had re-signed for English Championship side Rotherham United on a contract until the end of the season, to work under former Leeds manager Neil Redfearn.

On 12 January 2017, Luciano Becchio revealed on his official Twitter page that he had signed for Spanish side CD Atletico Baleares managed by Christian Ziege.

On 17 January 2018, Luciano Becchio returned to CD Atletico Baleares as Assistant Manager to the Argentine Manager Horacio Melgarejo.

Luciano Becchio is married to Patricia Bosquet with whom he has three children.