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## Early Years Sergio Romero was born in Bernardo de Irigoyen, Argentina. He grew up in a sports-oriented family environment with an emphasis on athletic development, which was further influenced by his brother Diego, a professional basketball player. Despite being called 'Chiquito', meaning 'small', due to his stature compared to his brothers, Romero gravitated towards football, which became a pivotal part of his upbringing. ## Youth Career Romero began his football journey at Almirante Brown, advancing his skills before moving to the youth team of Racing Club. His perseverance and development in these formative teams paved the way for his elevation to Racing Club's first team, marking the start of his professional career.

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## Club Career Romero's professional debut came with Racing Club in the Argentine Primera División in 2007, rapidly transitioning to AZ Alkmaar later that year. During his stint with AZ, Romero was part of the squad that won the Eredivisie in the 2008-09 season. His journey continued with Sampdoria in Italy, where he helped the team secure promotion to Serie A. In 2013, Romero moved on loan to Monaco, participating chiefly in cup matches and contributing to the team finishing as runners-up in Ligue 1. The subsequent phase of his career saw him joining Manchester United in 2015. Here, he served primarily as a backup to David de Gea but was crucial in Manchester United's UEFA Europa League triumph in 2017. Romero returned to Argentina in 2022, signing with Boca Juniors, where he added an Argentine Primera División and Supercopa Argentina to his accolades. ## National Team Career ### Youth National Teams Romero's early international exposure was solidified with Argentina's under-20 squad, clinching the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2007. His performances were instrumental in earning him a place in the squad that won the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. ### Senior National Team Making his senior debut in 2009 under Diego Maradona, Romero became Argentina's most capped goalkeeper. He was pivotal in Argentina's World Cup run to the final in 2014 and played key roles in consecutive Copa América finals in 2015 and 2016, both ending as runners-up.

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## Player Characteristics Renowned for his goalkeeping prowess, Romero is distinguished by his excellent shot-stopping capabilities and composure under pressure. His physical stature aids in commanding the penalty area, coupled with acute reflexes and strategic positioning, making him an asset between the posts. Despite his role predominantly as a substitute, his tactical understanding allowed him to shine fortuitously in crucial matches. ## Performance Statistics Romero's career statistics are marked by more than 90 international appearances for Argentina, significant during major tournaments. At Manchester United, he achieved an impressive clean sheet record, bolstering his reputation as a reliable goalkeeper in decisive moments.

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## Achievements ### Team Achievements - Eredivisie: 2008–09 (AZ Alkmaar) - UEFA Europa League: 2016–17 (Manchester United) - Argentine Primera División: 2022 (Boca Juniors) - Olympic Gold Medal: 2008 (Argentina) ### Individual Achievements - UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season: 2016–17 ## Awards and Recognition Romero has been recognized for his exceptional goalkeeping abilities with accolades such as inclusion in UEFA's Squad of the Season. His performances at the 2014 World Cup earned him a spot on the shortlist for FIFA's Golden Glove.

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Sergio Romero: Career