Manuel Llano (footballer)

Manuel Tadeo Llano Massa (born 26 August 1999) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Newell's Old Boys.[1]

For other people named Manuel Llano, see Manuel Llano (disambiguation).
Manuel Llano
Personal information
Full name Manuel Tadeo Llano Massa
Date of birth (1999-08-26) 26 August 1999
Place of birth Rosario, Argentina
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s) Central midfielder[2]
Club information
Current team
 Newell's Old Boys
Number 41
Youth career
Provincial
Sarmiento Messi
Provincial
2016–2020 Newell's Old Boys
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Newell's Old Boys 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:41, 28 December 2020 (UTC)

Career

Llano began his career at the age of four with Provincial, remaining until the age of twelve when he departed to Club Sarmiento Fundación Leo Messi.[3][4] In 2014, Llano returned to Provincial.[3] In 2016, Llano headed to Newell's Old Boys; who his father worked for.[3] His first appearance for their academy came during a victory away to Club Pablo VI, which preceded his promotion into the reserves in November 2017.[3] His first-team breakthrough occurred in 2020 under Frank Darío Kudelka, who initially selected him as an unused substitute for a Primera División draw away to Racing Club on 28 February.[1] He penned pro terms in April.[5]

Llano made his senior debut on 28 December in the Copa de la Liga Profesional against Central Córdoba, as he replaced Ángelo Gabrielli at the interval of an eventual 3–1 victory.[1]

Personal life

Llano's father, Hernán, is a football recruiter, working for the likes of Newell's Old Boys and Talleres.[3][6] He also played football locally, notably appearing for Provincial.[3]

Career statistics
As of 28 December 2020.[1][7]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newell's Old Boys 2019–20 Primera División 000000—0000
2020–21[nb 1] 100000—0010
Career total 100000—0010

    Notes
    1. Soccerway counts Copa de la Liga Profesional appearances as league appearances.

    References
    1. "Argentina - M. Llano". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
    2. "Manuel Llano". World Football. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
    3. "Newells tiene una nueva promesa: Manuel Llano". La Capital. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
    4. "Manuel Llano "Es complicado llegar y mucho mas complicado sostenerse"". La Ruta Madre. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
    5. "Newell´s anunció la firma de contratos con dos juveniles". TyC Sports. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
    6. "Newell's sumará otro refuerzo, pero a su estructura deportiva: se acerca Hernán Llano". Rosario3. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
    7. "Ficha Estadistica de MANUEL LLANO". BDFA. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
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