Marcos Acuña (full name: Marcos Javier Acuña) is an Argentine professional footballer who primarily plays as a left full-back or left midfielder. Below are key details about his background and his time with Racing Club:
- Full name: Marcos Javier Acuña
- Date of birth: 28 October 1991
- Place of birth: Zapala, Neuquén Province, Argentina
- Primary positions: Left-back, left midfielder
Career highlights related to Racing Club:
- Marcos Acuña joined Racing Club (Racing Club de Avellaneda) in January 2014, after playing for Ferro Carril Oeste in the Argentine lower divisions.
- He became a regular starter for Racing and was part of the squad during the 2014 season and following campaigns, earning recognition for his pace, work-rate, crossing ability, and defensive contributions on the left flank.
- His performances at Racing helped raise his profile domestically and contributed to his later move to European football (he transferred to Sporting CP in Portugal in 2017).
- While at Racing, Acuña developed both defensively and offensively, contributing assists and occasional goals, and he gained attention that led to national team call-ups for Argentina.
Post-Racing career (brief):
- After Racing Club, Acuña moved to Sporting CP (Portugal) in 2017, where he won domestic trophies including the Taça de Portugal and Taça da Liga.
- He later transferred to Sevilla FC (Spain) in 2020 and has been part of the Argentina national team, including squads for major tournaments.
This summary focuses on his time at Racing Club and immediate career trajectory thereafter.