Edinson Cavani

Overview

Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez, commonly known as Edinson Cavani, is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Argentine Primera División club Boca Juniors. Born on 14 February 1987, Cavani has had a storied career, playing for several top-tier clubs and earning numerous accolades both domestically and internationally.

Main Milestones

Birth

14 February 1987

Edinson Cavani was born in Salto, Uruguay, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.

Early Career at Danubio

2005-2007

Cavani started his professional career at Danubio in the Uruguayan Primera División, where he played for two seasons, scoring 9 goals in 25 league appearances and helping the team win the Primera División in 2006-07.

Move to Palermo

2007-2010

Cavani moved to Italian side Palermo in 2007, where he spent three seasons, scoring 34 goals in 109 league appearances and establishing himself as a promising young striker.

Success at Napoli

2010-2013

In 2010, Cavani joined Napoli, where he became one of the most dominant strikers in Serie A, scoring 78 goals in 104 league appearances and helping the team win the Coppa Italia in 2011-12.

Paris Saint-Germain

2013-2020

Cavani joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2013, where he spent seven seasons, winning six Ligue 1 titles, five Coupes de la Ligue, and four Coupes de France. He became the club's second all-time top goalscorer, scoring 138 goals in 200 league appearances.

Manchester United

2020-2022

In 2020, Cavani joined Manchester United, scoring 17 goals in his first season, including a goal in the UEFA Europa League final. He extended his stay for another season but eventually left the club in 2022.

Valencia

2022-2023

Cavani signed with Valencia in 2022, making 25 league appearances and scoring 5 goals before moving to Boca Juniors in 2023.

Boca Juniors

2023-Present

Cavani joined Boca Juniors in July 2023, continuing his career in the Argentine Primera División.

International Career

2008-Present

Cavani made his debut for the Uruguay national team in 2008 and has since earned 136 caps, scoring 58 international goals and helping the team win the Copa América in 2011.