Cristian Fabbiani
Quick Facts
Biography
Cristian Gastón Fabbiani (born 3 September 1983 in Ciudad Evita) is an Argentine professional footballer, who is currently playing for Deportivo Merlo. His nickname is El Ogro (English: The Ogre) which is in reference to a goal celebration he used to make using a Shrek mask while playing in Chile. He is the nephew of former Argentinianfootballer Óscar Fabbiani. ( that played for Chilean National Team ).
Career
In 2008, he was loaned to Argentine club Newell's Old Boys from Romanian CFR Cluj. In 2009, he managed to leave Newell's early in order to join River Plate.
In 2010, he went to CD Veracruz to play in the Mexican second division, but he failed to impress in preseason training, resulting in Veracruz terminating the contract. He then joined recently promoted Argentine Primera División side All Boys.. His actual team is Deportivo Merlo.
Honours
- Beitar Jerusalem
- Israeli Premier League: 2006–07
- CFR Cluj
- Romanian League: 2007–08
- Romanian Cup: 2007–08