Ignacio Scocco
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ignacio Martín Scocco[1] | ||
Date of birth | 29 May 1985 | ||
Place of birth | Hughes, Santa Fe, Argentina | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2006 | Newell's Old Boys | 76 | (16) |
2006–2008 | UNAM | 53 | (18) |
2008–2011 | AEK Athens | 89 | (27) |
2011–2013 | Al Ain | 19 | (9) |
2012–2013 | → Newell's Old Boys (loan) | 33 | (24) |
2013–2014 |
Internacional | 17 | (3) |
2014 | Sunderland | 6 | (0) |
2014–2017 | Newell's Old Boys | 74 | (24) |
2017–2020 | River Plate | 52 | (20) |
2020–2021 | Newell's Old Boys | 19 | (4) |
Total | 438 | (145) | |
International career | |||
2004–2006 | Argentina U20 | 12 | (3) |
2012 | Argentina | 1 | (2) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Ignacio "Nacho" Martín Scocco (Spanish pronunciation: [iɣˈnasjo esˈkoko]; born 29 May 1985) is an Argentine retired professional footballer who last played as a forward for Newell's Old Boys. He has also played for clubs in Mexico, Greece, the United Arab Emirates, England and Brazil.
Club career
Newell's Old Boys
The
"El Tucán", was a regular fixture in the Newell's Old Boys setup, and during the Clausura 2006 season he scored nine goals in 18 games, but better was to come in the 2006 edition of the Libertadores where Newell's reached the knockout stage. Scocco's four goals in just five starts were crucial to their campaign. Scocco wore the number 32 in the famous red and black shirts.
When
Club Universidad Nacional
In 2006, Scocco joined Mexican side Pumas for $3.5 million. He made his debut against
Scocco reinforces the
AEK Athens
Scocco signed a three-year contract with AEK Athens on 18 June 2008. AEK Athens signed Scocco for a fee of €1.5 million, earning €400,000 per year.[2] Scocco was the fourth Argentine player of the club, alongside Sebastián Saja, Agustín Pelletieri and Ismael Blanco. During his time at AEK, Scocco has been mostly used as a right winger and as an attacking midfielder, while sometimes he was also used as second striker, which was his preferred position.
Scocco also scored two goals past Olympiacos on 6 January 2010 and won AEK the away match 2–1 in the Karaiskakis Stadium.[3] This performance and his remarkable 40-yard free-kick, which was his second goal earned him the MVP award. The following week he scored against Atromitos in 3–3[4] and at 31 January he scored the opener in the away derby against Panathinaikos, which ended 1–1.[5] Scocco also scored a stunning goal against Panthrakikos[6] and a free-kick against Panionios one minute before the end of the match making the score 1–1.[7]
On 16 September 2010, Scocco scored the third and final goal on AEK's first European match against Hajduk Split in a 3–1 home win. This was the first goal of the season for Scocco.[8] Three days later Scocco scored with a 30-yard shot against Asteras Tripolis.[9] On 17 October 2010, Scocco scored a 40-yard strike against Aris, and followed up with a second goal for a 4–0 away victory.[10] On 25 November 2010, Scocco renewed his contract with AEK signing a new three-year deal which would keep him at the club until 2013. Scocco's contract was worth €3.6 million, earning €1 million per year and a buy-out clause worth €3 million for foreign teams[11] On 18 May 2011, Scocco scored a 38-yard shot against PAOK for AEK to take the lead in a 2–1 away defeat.[12] Due to financial problems, AEK Athens had to sell Scocco (cheaper than his buy-out clause, if necessary), to relieve itself of his expensive contract.
Al Ain
In June 2011, Scocco joined
Return to Argentina and Newell's
Scocco returned to his homeland, Argentina, to join
Scocco also led his team to win the 2013 Torneo Final championship and proceed to the Final of the
Internacional
On 1 July 2013, Scocco joined
Sunderland
On 30 January 2014, Sunderland completed the transfer of Scocco for €3.65 million, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal, as one of Gus Poyet's four transfer window signings.[16] Asked about Scocco in April, South American football expert
On 23 July 2014, Sunderland confirmed his departure back to Argentina, returning for his third spell with Newell's Old Boys.[19][20]
Newell's Old Boys, third spell
On 13 July 2014, Scocco joined Newell's Old Boys for €2.7 million, on a five years' contract.[21] On his presentation at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, 7,000 fans were gathered in the stadium.[22] He was given his favourite number, "32".
After the 2014–15 season, Scocco's future at Newell's Old Boys was in doubt, and he was linked with a return to AEK Athens.[23][24] Eventually, despite the improved offer by AEK, Nacho Scocco has decided to stay at Newell's Old Boys.[25]
In June 2017, Scocco was again linked with a return to AEK Athens. Newell's Old Boys was dealing with financial problems, leaving the 32-year old unpaid for over five months.[26]
He left the club after 155 appearances (67 goals, 13 assists) in all competitions.
River Plate
On 29 June 2017, Scocco chose River Plate as his next destination, signing a three-year contract for a transfer fee of $3,000,000. The transfer procedures lasted for days, as Judge Fabián Bellizia, who runs the Newell's trust, rejected
On 9 December 2017, in the 2017 Copa Argentina Final he opened the score in the 2–1 win game against Atlético Tucumán.[34] On 4 February 2018, Scocco scored a wonderful goal in a 2–0 home win game against Club Olimpo. 'Nacho' received the ball in the centre of the field, swivelled around and with 8 touches ran more than half the length of the field, dribbling past five outfield players before he left goalkeeper Jorge Carranza on his backside with a feint, and slotted the ball into the net. Fans claimed that was the best goal of the last decade in international football.[35][36]
On 14 March 2018, Scocco (69') scored two minutes after his entrance in the game, sealing River Plate's 2–0 win against rivals Boca Juniors in the 2017 Supercopa Argentina game played at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza.[37] On 19 March 2018, he scored a brace in a 3–1 home win game against Belgrano. On 23 September 2018, he scored in a 2–0 away derby against rivals Boca Juniors.[38] Scocco helped his club to reach 2018 Copa Libertadores final, but an injury to the right calf, will definitely be left out of the first final, on 10 November 2018, of the Copa Libertadores against Boca Juniors at Bombonera. Scocco's injury occurred in the first half of the game that River lost against Estudiantes 1–0 in the Superliga. River Plate's coach Marcelo Gallardo's idea is to preserve him so that he gets in good condition for the rematch, on Saturday the 24th.[39]
Scocco began the
Newell's final spell
After the end of his contract with River Plate at 1 July, Scocco returned once again to Newell's in order to end his career at his childhood club.[41] At 35 years of age, a club legend, Newell's announced his return with an instagram post with his 32-numbered shirt with the description "Nacho is back! The heart rules and Scocco knows it. Happy that you are in your place again. Welcome to the Park!".[42]
International career
Argentina Under-20
Scocco started his youth international career in 2004, Scocco has had 12 appearances and scored three goals, he made his debut against Colombia on 27 July 2004. On 3 November 2004, Scocco made his second appearance against Paraguay and scored in the 77th minute making Argentina 2–0 up. Scocco was also called up to be part of the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship. Scocco played two matches in the tournament against Uzbekistan on 1 December 2005 and against Mali on 4 December 2005. Scocco also played alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Agüero.
Argentina
On 15 April 2005,
After impressing Argentine coach Alfio Basile, Scocco was called up for an unofficial friendly match against Guatemala on 6 February 2008, Scocco played 20 minutes in the match and came on for Ezequiel Lavezzi. Scocco was also included in the 21 man squad against Venezuela on 20 August 2008.
Scocco was included in the squad for the
International goals
- Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Scocco goal.[44]
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 21 November 2012 | La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina | Brazil | 1–0 | 2–1 (3–4 p) | 2012 Superclásico de las Américas |
2 | 2–1 |
Honours
Newell's Old Boys
AEK Athens
Al Ain
- 2011–12
Sunderland
River Plate
- Copa Argentina: 2017, 2019
- Supercopa Argentina: 2017
- Copa Libertadores: 2018
- Recopa Sudamericana: 2019
Individual
- Top scorer of Primera División Argentina: 2012–13, 2013–14
- Awards Nova Super League Team of the year: 2009–10[46]
References
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- ^ "AEK FC signs Ignacio Scocco". aekfc.gr. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008.
- ^ "Ολυμπιακός-ΑΕΚ 1-2Ο Σκόκο νίκησε τον Ολυμπιακό και έπαιξε και για τον... Παναθηναϊκό". tovima.gr (in Greek). 6 January 2010.
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- ^ "Παναθηναϊκός-ΑΕΚ 1-1". sport24.gr (in Greek).
- ^ "Πανθρακικός - ΑΕΚ 1-2". 13 February 2010.
- ^ "Δια χειρός Σκοκο, ΑΕΚ-ΠΑΝΙΩΝΙΟΣ 1-1". 28 March 2010.
- ^ "ΑΕΚ-Χάιντουκ 3-1". sport24.gr (in Greek).
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- ^ "Άρης - ΑΕΚ 0-4". sport24.gr (in Greek).
- ^ "Scocco signs new 3-year deal". Archived from the original on 28 November 2010.
- ^ "ΠΑΟΚ - ΑΕΚ 2-1". sport24.gr (in Greek).
- ^ "Λεφτά με ουρά η νέα ομάδα του Σκόκο Αλ Αΐν". sport24.gr (in Greek).
- ^ "Atlético Madrid también quiere a Scocco - Deportes". 14 June 2013.
- ^ "São Paulo enquire about Newell's forward Ignacio Scocco".
- ^ "Transfer window: Ignacio Scocco joins Sunderland". BBC Sport. 30 January 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Sunderland striker Ignacio Scocco signs for Newell's Old Boys". BBC Sport. 24 July 2014.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (2 March 2014). "Man City 3-1 Sunderland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ "Sunderland striker Ignacio Scocco signs for Newell's Old Boys". BBC Sport. 23 July 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Sunderland striker Ignacio Scocco signs for Newell's Old Boys". www.newslocker.com. 24 July 2014.
- ^ "Newell's Old Boys confirma a contratação de Ignacio Scocco".
- ^ "Λατρεία για Σκόκο". gazzetta.gr (in Greek).
- ^ Scocco receives lucrative AEK offer Retrieved 16 June 2015
- ^ AEK still very eager in signing Scocco Retrieved 25 June 2015
- ^ Scocco rejects AEK offer Retrieved 27 July 2015
- ^ "Σε ανοικτή γραμμή με τον Σκόκο η ΑΕΚ". www.sport24.gr. 3 June 2017.
- ^ "Scocco quiere ponerse la banda pero decide el juez del fideicomiso de Newells". www.clarin.com. 27 June 2017.
- ^ "Scocco selló su vínculo con River". lapaginamillonaria.com. 29 June 2017. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Floodlights, new River players make for Copa Libertadores knockout drama". www.espnfc.com. 5 July 2017.
- ^ "Μυθικός Σκόκο, 8-0 η Ρίβερ Πλέιτ". www.sport24.gr. 22 September 2017.
- ^ "Νέο show απ' τον Σκόκο στη νίκη της Ρίβερ Πλέιτ". www.sport24.gr. 8 October 2017.
- ^ "River Plate 3-0 Defensa y Justicia: resumen, goles y resultado". argentina.as.com. 8 October 2017.
- ^ ""Αυτοκτόνησε" η Ρίβερ, στον τελικό η Λανούς". www.sport24.gr. 1 November 2017.
- ^ "River 2-1 Tucumán: campeón de Copa y otro título de Gallardo". argentina.as.com. 9 December 2017.
- ^ "El gol "a lo Messi" de Ignacio Scocco con River Plate". mifutbolecuador.wordpress.com. 4 February 2018.
- ^ "El golazo de Scocco en la preselección del premio Puskás de la FIFA". lapaginamillonaria.com. 4 February 2018.
- ^ "0-2: River vence a Boca y se alza con la Supercopa". www.mundodeportivo.com. 14 March 2018.
- ^ "El River de Gallardo: el DT metió mano y el Millonario se quedó con el Superclásico". www.goal.com. 23 September 2018.
- ^ "Alerta en River: Scocco está en duda para jugar contra Boca". lapaginamillonaria.com. 9 November 2018.
- ^ "Ο οιωνός που προσφέρει στον Σκόκο ένα μνημειώδες 'αντίο'". www.contra.gr. 22 November 2019.
- ^ "¡Vuelve Nacho! Newell´s hizo oficial el regreso de Scocco tras su salida de River". July 2020.
- ^ "¡Vuelve Nacho!". Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Nos pênaltis, Brasil supera Argentina e é bicampeão do Superclássico" (in Portuguese). Estadão. 21 November 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ^ "Scocco, Ignacio". National Football Teams. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ^ McNulty, Phil (2 March 2014). "Manchester City 3–1 Sunderland". Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Βραβεία NOVA Super League". Archived from the original on 24 September 2013. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
External links
- Ignacio Scocco at Soccerbase
- Ignacio Scocco at Soccerway
- Argentine Primera statistics at Fútbol XXI (in Spanish)