| Éver Banega Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 8½ in |
| Weight | 71 kg |
| Date of Birth | June 29, 1988 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Éver Banega is an Argentine professional footballer who is best known for his career as a central midfielder for Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab. He has also been a part of teams like Boca Juniors, Valencia, Sevilla, Inter Milan, and Atlético Madrid in the past. During the course of his career, he has won numerous tournaments such as Copa Libertadores, Copa del Rey, UEFA Europa League, FIFA U-20 World Cup, Summer Olympic Games, and has been the recipient of honors like Saudi Professional League‘s “Player of the Month”.
Born Name
Éver Maximiliano David Banega
Nick Name
Éver Banega, Banega
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Rosario, Argentina
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – Daniel Banega
- Siblings – Luciano Banega (Brother), Cesar Banega (Brother), Emiliano Banega (Brother), Brian Banega (Brother)
Manager
Éver is signed with Marcelo Simonian.
Position
Central Midfielder
Shirt Number
19
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8½ in or 174 cm
Weight
71 kg or 156.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Éver Banega is married to Valeria Juan with whom he has two daughters.
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Black hair
- Tattoos on his arms and upper chest
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
His football skills especially for his dribbling and passing abilities.
First Soccer Match
He debuted for Boca Juniors on February 10, 2007, in a 4-0 victory over Club Atletico Banfield.
On January 13, 2008, Banega had his debut for Valencia in a match against Atletico Madrid. He came in as a substitute after the half-time.
After he got loaned to Atletico Madrid for the 2008-2009 season, Éver played his first official match for his new squad against PSV Eindhoven.
Éver first played as a member of FC Sevilla on August 23, 2014, in a 1-1 draw against Valencia.
Strengths
- Dribbling
- Long shots
- Set-pieces
- Passing
- Through balls
- Defensive contribution
Weaknesses
Aerial duels
Éver Banega Facts
- He began his soccer journey at Nuevo Horizonte from where he later shifted to Alianza Sport.
- In 2000, Éver joined the youth team at Boca Juniors. At the age of 18, he got promoted to the first team.
- On January 5, 2008, Éver penned a 5 and a half years deal with Valencia CF for the price of around €20 million.
- For the 2008-2009 season, Banega was sent on a loan to Atletico Madrid.
- On August 19, 2014, Éver shifted to Sevilla FC.
- On July 1, 2016, Banega officially signed with Internazionale from Milano.
- He won the Copa Libertadores with Boca Juniors in 2007.
- As a member of Sevilla FC, Éver was a two-time UEFA Europa League champion in the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 seasons.
