Maximiliano Pellegrino (born January 26, 1980 in Leones, Córdoba Province) is an

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retired footballer, who played as

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Career

Before his move to Italy for the start of the 2007–08 season, he had spent his whole professional career for

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club Vélez Sarsfield. On 24 June 2010

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loaned the defender to

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along with

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, as part of the deal that sign

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outright. After the season-long on loan to Cesena, his contract with Atalanta finished, and he was moved to

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on a free transfer.

Personal life

Maximiliano is the younger brother of former

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defender

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Honours

Vélez Sársfield *

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(1): 2005 Clausura

References

External links

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Atalanta B.C. Official Player Profile
* * 1980 births Living people Sportspeople from Córdoba Province, Argentina Argentine footballers Argentine expatriate footballers Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield footballers Atalanta B.C. players A.C. Cesena players Club Atlético Colón footballers All Boys footballers Argentine Primera División players Primera Nacional players Torneo Argentino B players Serie A players Expatriate footballers in Italy Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Italy Association football defenders {{Argentina-footy-defender-1980s-stub