Luciano Becchio
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luciano Héctor Becchio | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1.5 in (1.87 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Leeds United | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
Luciano Becchio (born December 28 1983 in Córdoba) is an Argentine footballer, of Italian descent, who plays for Leeds United in Coca-Cola League One. He previously played for Boca Juniors, FC Barcelona Atlétic, RCD Mallorca B and Mérida UD.
Football career
Early career
A player of considerable talent - known simply as Luciano in Spain - he became renowned as a lower-league talisman, scoring 28 goals in 50 appearances in all competitions[1], with 22 of his goals scored in the league, for Mérida UD during the 2007–08 season. Luciano finished the season as Spain's Segunda B division top scorer, with six goals coming in the last four games, including a hat-trick on the final day against Baza.
Leeds United
In July 2008, he joined League One side Leeds United on trial aiming to impress manager Gary McAllister in pre-season friendlies against Shelbourne and Barnet.
On July 31, Luciano signed for Leeds on a three-year deal, and was given the number 10 shirt the next day. He made his first start for Leeds in their 5–2 win over Chester City in the first round of the Carling Cup. He was given his first league start against Yeovil Town in a 1–1 draw; in which it took him just 25 seconds to score his first professional Leeds United goal. Becchio scored his second goal for the club in his first start at Elland Road in a 4–0 victory over Crystal Palace in the Football League Cup. The following week, he came off the bench to head home his third Leeds goal in the 2–1 win over local rivals Bradford City in the Football League Trophy.
References
External links
Luciano Becchio at Soccerbase