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Nicolás Otamendi

Centre-back, born 1988, 7 clubs, 1 loan, 2010s era

Nicolás Otamendi played for 7 clubs in his senior career, which is still going, starting at Vélez Sarsfield in 2007. His longest spell was at Benfica: 6 seasons, 2020–2026. He went out on loan once, to Atlético Mineiro. He returned to Valencia after time away. He is currently at River Plate.

  1. Vélez Sarsfield2007–10Vélez Sarsfield, 2007–10
    Porto2010–14Porto, 2010–14
    Valencia2014Valencia, 2014
    Atlético Mineiro2014loan from VALAtlético Mineiro, 2014, on loan from Valencia
  2. Valencia2014–15backValencia, 2014–15, back after loan
    Manchester City2015–20Manchester City, 2015–20
    Benfica2020–26Benfica, 2020–26
    River Plate2026–River Plate, 2026–

Nicolás Otamendi’s clubs

YearsClub
2007–2010Vélez Sarsfield
2010–2014Porto
2014Valencia
2014Atlético MineiroLoan from Valencia
2014–2015ValenciaReturned
2015–2020Manchester City
2020–2026Benfica
2026–presentRiver Plate

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What clubs did Nicolás Otamendi play for?
Nicolás Otamendi played for 7 clubs in his senior career: Vélez Sarsfield, Porto, Valencia, Atlético Mineiro, Manchester City, Benfica and River Plate.
What is Nicolás Otamendi's current club?
Nicolás Otamendi is at River Plate, where he has played since 2026.
What was Nicolás Otamendi's first club?
Nicolás Otamendi started his senior career at Vélez Sarsfield in 2007.

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