Fernando Rubén Gago

• Full name: Fernando Rubén Gago
• Date of birth: 10 April 1986
• Place of birth: Ciudadela, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Position: Central / defensive midfielder
• Youth club: Boca Juniors
• Senior clubs (selected):
  • Boca Juniors (2005–2007; 2019–2021): Argentine Primera División — developed at the club and returned later in his career
  • Real Madrid (2007–2011): La Liga — joined one of Europe’s biggest clubs
  • AS Roma (loan, 2011): Serie A
  • Valencia CF (2011–2013): La Liga
  • Racing Club (2013–2014): Argentine Primera División
  • Vélez Sarsfield (2015–2016): Argentine Primera División
  • Club Atlético Vélez and later Boca return and further spells before retiring
• Argentina national team: Senior caps — represented Argentina at youth and senior levels, including the 2008 Olympic gold-medal winning squad
• Playing style: Deep-lying playmaker / central midfielder known for passing range, vision, composure on the ball and ability to dictate tempo; often deployed as a defensive-leaning central midfielder who starts attacks from midfield
• Honours (selected):
  • With Boca Juniors: Argentine Primera División titles (multiple), domestic cups
  • With Real Madrid: La Liga title (2006–07 was before his arrival; he won the 2007–08 Copa del Rey? — note: club honours include domestic/European titles during era)
  • With Argentina: Olympic Gold Medal (Beijing 2008)
• After playing: Transitioned into coaching roles following retirement; involved with youth and senior coaching in Argentine football (including roles at Boca Juniors youth and/or first-team staff in various capacities).

Note: This summary highlights key points of Fernando Gago’s career. For match-by-match statistics, exact appearance and goal totals by season, or a complete honours list with dates, consult official club records or dedicated statistical databases for precise numbers.