Top-flight debut at 19, left in tears and nearly tripped | OneFootball

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·8 September 2026

Top-flight debut at 19, left in tears and nearly tripped

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Nazareno Fazzi had an unforgettable debut for Unión’s first team and was at the center of one of the most emotional images of the matchday. At just 19 years old, the youngster fulfilled his lifelong dream by making his top-flight debut in Argentine football, in what ended up being a huge 3-2 win for his team over Instituto.

When the match ended, all the pent-up emotion came pouring out. The player left the field completely overcome, in tears of joy, reflecting the unique passion with which the sport is lived in our country. In the middle of his emotion and the tears he was holding back after reaching his goal, the youngster walked with his eyes on the ground and almost ended up tripping over the carpet at the exit tunnel. A colorful little anecdote that adds to a night he will never forget.


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