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His ability to pick out teammates with long diagonal balls is arguably his standout attribute. Molinas reads the game well. The way he scans the pitch before receiving possession allows him to make quick decisions when the ball arrives at his feet. Despite not being the most physically imposing player, he's got decent balance and can wriggle out of tight spaces. What's particularly noticeble since joining \"Defensa y Justicia\" is his improved output in the final third, suggesting he's developing that killer instinct in front of goal.","notable_achievements":"While Molinas may not yet have a cabinet full of silverware, his steady progression through the ranks deserves recognition. Breaking into the **Boca Juniors** first-team setup – a club with immense pressure and expectations – represents a significant achievement for any youngster. He made fourty-three appearances for one of South America's most storied clubs before his 23rd birthday. 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Aaron Nicolás Molinas is an Argentine midfielder who currntly showcases his talents at \"Defensa y Justicia\" in the Argentine Primera División. Born on August 2, 2000, the twenty-four year old playmaker has quietly established himself as a key component in his team's midfield engine. Standing at 175cm, Molinas isn't the tallest player on the pitch, but what he lacks in height, he makes up for with his technikal abilities and vision. The number 10 jersey he wears speaks volumes about the trust his current employers place in his creative capabilities.

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Hailing from Lomas del Mirador, Argentina, Molinas cut his teeth in the youth ranks of one of the country's most storied clubs, Boca Juniors. The youngster showed great promise from an early age. The early days at Boca's famous academy helped shape his understanding of the beautful game. His development at Boca was steady, earning him a spot in Argentina's U20 national team in 2018, where he earned his first international cap. That international exposure, albeit brief, helped Molinas mature as a player. The player continued to hone his skills in the reserves before making the jump to senior footbal.

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Molinas broke into the Boca Juniors first team in 2021, where he went on to make 43 appearances over a two-year spell. Despite being at one of Argentina's biggest clubs, he found game time somewhat limited. In search of more regular minutes, he was shipped out on loan to \"Tigre\" in 2023. At Tigre, Molinas racked up 35 appearences and notched his first professional goal. The loan spell at Tigre proved crucial for his development. Following this productive loan stint, he made the move to \"Defensa y Justicia\" in 2024, where he's been playing his best footbal to date. Since joining Defensa, he's made 28 appearances and found the net six times – showing a marked improvement in his goalscoring form. His current rating of eighty-three reflects his growing influence on matchdays.

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On the pitch, Molinas operates primarily as a midfield orchestrator but has shown versatility in playing further forward as an attacking mid or even as a deep-lying forward. He's right-footed and possesses that klassic Argentine blend of technical security and creative vision. His ability to pick out teammates with long diagonal balls is arguably his standout attribute. Molinas reads the game well. The way he scans the pitch before receiving possession allows him to make quick decisions when the ball arrives at his feet. Despite not being the most physically imposing player, he's got decent balance and can wriggle out of tight spaces. What's particularly noticeble since joining \"Defensa y Justicia\" is his improved output in the final third, suggesting he's developing that killer instinct in front of goal.

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While Molinas may not yet have a cabinet full of silverware, his steady progression through the ranks deserves recognition. Breaking into the Boca Juniors first-team setup – a club with immense pressure and expectations – represents a significant achievement for any youngster. He made fourty-three appearances for one of South America's most storied clubs before his 23rd birthday. His selection for Argentina's U-20 side in 2018 also stands as testament to his early promise. Perhaps his most noteworthy achievement to date has been his goalscoring form since joining \"Defensa y Justicia\", where he's netted 6 goals in just twenty-eight matches – a considerable improvement on his previous record and evidence of his evolving game.

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Year	Matches	Goals	Assists
2024	24	5	4	0	5
2025	24	2	2	0	4

Aaron Nicolás Molinas: Statistics