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Luciano Becchio
Name: Luciano Becchio
Nationality: Argentinian
Date of Birth: 28/12/1983
Height:6' 2" (187cm)
Weight:13st 5lbs (84.9kg)
Position: Striker

Luciano BecchioArgentinean striker Luciano Becchio has proved a big hit with the Leeds United fans since his arrival in the summer of 2008.

After meeting the squad in Galway during the club's pre-season tour, where he arrived armed only with a pair of boots, he has gone on to establish himself as a real striking threat.

Luciano's hard working physical style of forward play made the striker a firm favourite with United fans and he scored 19 goals during his first season with the club. He followed that with another 17 goals during the club's promotion winning season from League One.

When Luciano joined the club for the pre-season tour of Ireland in 2008, under the stewardship of Gary McAllister, his previous experience included a stint with Barcelona reserves and an impressive spell with Merida.

The Argentine netted his first goal for the club at Yeovil Town in August after joining for an undisclosed fee and his physical, hard-working approach had earned him 10 goals before Christmas 2008.

He also ended the 2009/10 season with a flourish, scoring five goals in four games as United mounted a final push for promotion.


Luciano is mobbed after scoring his first goal of the 2009/10 season at Wycombe...

Luciano Becchio celebrates at Wycombe

Luciano scores United's equaliser against Tottenham in the FA Cup at Elland Road in February 2010...

Luciano Becchio scores against Spurs

Luciano finishes off a great move with a diving header at Tranmere in March 2010...

Luciano Becchio heads home at Tranmere
 

Season 2010 - 11

Competition Apps
(as sub)
Goals Yellow
Cards
Red
Cards
League 4  (0) 1 0 0
League Cup 2  (0) 1 0 0
 

Career History:
Club Season Comp. Apps
(as sub)
Goals
Leeds United 2009 - 10League 32  (5) 15
  FA Cup 3  (2) 2
  League Cup 1  (2) 0
Leeds United 2008 - 09League 42  (5) 16
  FA Cup 2  (1) 0
  League Cup 3  (1) 2
 
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