TOMÁS RINCÓN
Full name: Tomás Eduardo Rincón Hernández
Date of birth: January 13, 1988
Place of birth: San Cristóbal, Táchira, Venezuela
Nationality: Venezuelan
Position: Central/Defensive Midfielder
Club career (highlights):
- Early career: Began professionally with Caracas FC in Venezuela before moving to Europe.
- Cagliari (Italy): Joined Cagliari in 2010 and established himself in Serie A.
- Genoa (Italy): Signed for Genoa in July 2013. At Genoa he was a regular starter, known for his work-rate, tackling and leadership in midfield.
- Juventus (Italy, loan): Brief loan spell at Juventus in January 2017.
- Torino (Italy): Moved to Torino in 2017 where he spent several seasons and served as captain.
- Later clubs: After Torino, continued his career including moves outside Italy (e.g., Spain, Brazil — depending on timeframe).
International career:
- Venezuela national team (La Vinotinto): Long-serving captain and central figure in midfield. Debuted for the senior national team in 2008.
- Appearances: Over 120 caps (captain for many years), participating in multiple Copa América tournaments and World Cup qualifying campaigns.
Playing style and attributes:
- Defensive-minded central midfielder with strong tackling, tenacity and stamina.
- Good positional sense and ability to break up opposition play; also contributes to transition and simple distribution from midfield.
- Leadership qualities — served as captain for both club (at times) and country.
Notable facts:
- One of Venezuela's most-capped players and one of the country's most prominent exports to European football.
- Respected in Serie A for his consistency and professionalism across multiple Italian clubs.
Current status: Career details (current club and stats) may have changed since my last update; for the latest club, appearances and statistics, consult an up-to-date sports database or the club's official site.