Manuel Lanzini
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About
Professional soccer midfielder who's also known as "La Joya" (The Jewel). In 2014, he became the youngest foreign player to play in the UAE Arabian Gulf League at the age of 21.
Before Fame
He joined River Plate in Argentina when he was nine, and played with the senior club from 2010-2014.
Trivia
He made four appearances for the Argentine U20 team in 2013. After joining West Ham on loan in 2015, he reached an agreement to sign with the team permanently in 2016.
Family Life
He has an older brother named Tomás who's also played professional soccer. Although born in Argentina, he has an Italian passport.
Associated With
He and Dimitri Payet became teammates when Lanzini was loaned to West Ham.
