13 Facts About Neri Cardozo

Neri Raul Cardozo was born on 8 August 1986 and is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Neri Cardozo was able to play on both sides of the field and was known for his ball control.

Neri Cardozo is one of the few players to win every continental title in America: the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Recopa Sudamericana and the CONCACAF Champions League.

Neri Cardozo was signed to the Boca Juniors senior squad from the Youth Divisions of Boca Juniors at 17 years of age.

Neri Cardozo has contributed to the many achievements that Boca Juniors have accomplished since he signed for them, including a Copa Libertadores title, two Copa Sudamericana and Recopa Sudamericana titles, the Argentine Torneo de Apertura title of 2005 and the Torneo de Clausura title of 2006.

On 3 January 2009, he was announced an official player for Chiapas, but got in legal problems when his former team Boca Juniors claimed that Neri Cardozo left the team without consent.

On 28 December 2009, Neri Cardozo was sent on loan CF Monterrey.

On 16 February 2010, Neri Cardozo made his debut with Monterrey, and became a quick starter in their line up, he led Monterrey to the quarter finals as first place, going as far as the quarter-finals, losing to Pachuca.

Neri Cardozo has already been seen by many European teams because of his great speed, good shot power, and great passing skills.

Neri Cardozo was a part of the Argentine squad that reached the semi-finals in the 2003 U-17 World Cup in Finland.

Neri Cardozo played in the Argentina Under-20 in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship that reached the semi-finals.

Two years later, Neri Cardozo helped Argentina claim their fifth FIFA World Youth Championship; however, he missed the final due to suspension.

Cardozo played 70 minutes of the match and Alfio Basile said that Neri Cardozo has big talent and could be a star player for Argentina national football team.