1. Walter Gargano started his professional career with Danubio in 2003 and made his league debut aged 19.
12 Facts About Walter Gargano
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Walter Gargano won two national titles with Danubio.
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Walter Gargano made 102 appearances and scored three times and was a regular player in the first team.
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Walter Gargano recovered in time to feature in the last two games of the Serie A season, against Catania and Chievo.
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In January 2010, Walter Gargano renewed his contract with Napoli until 2015.
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Walter Gargano continued to establish himself in the first team, playing as a defensive midfielder.
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Walter Gargano played at the inauguration of the BBVA Bancomer stadium which is the new home stadium for Monterrey.
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Walter Gargano currently plays in the midfield alongside club veteran Luis Perez.
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Walter Gargano represented his nation at the 2007 Copa America, where they finished in fourth place.
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Walter Gargano was included in the Uruguayan squad for the 2010 World Cup, where he came on as a substitute on several occasions, as Uruguay finished fourth in the tournament.
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Walter Gargano later took part at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
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Walter Gargano is married to former Napoli teammate Marek Hamsik's sister, Michaela who is Slovak.