Lisandro Magallán
An Argentine defender whose career path has taken him from domestic leagues to European challenges and back to his football roots.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Argentine footballer·Birthday: September 27·Millennials
Biography
Lisandro Magallán, a centre-back born in 1993, carved his professional path through a mix of resilience and tactical discipline. He emerged from the academy of Boca Juniors, one of Argentina's most demanding clubs, where he developed a rugged, traditional defensive style. His performances there earned him a significant move to Europe, joining Ajax Amsterdam in 2019. While his time in the Netherlands was marked by limited playing time, it represented the high-water mark of his club career abroad. Subsequent loan spells across Europe, including in Spain and Portugal, saw him adapt to different leagues before he ultimately returned to Argentina. His journey came full circle with a stint at Vélez Sarsfield, where he brought his experience to bear in the domestic league where he first made his name.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Lisandro was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Lisandro Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Lisandro's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Developed through the youth system and played for the prestigious Argentine club Boca Juniors.
- Earned a transfer to Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam in 2019.
- Gained experience in multiple European leagues through loans to clubs in Spain and Portugal.
- Returned to Argentina to play for Vélez Sarsfield in the domestic league.
Did You Know?
He was part of the Argentina squad that won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics Youth Camp.
His move to Ajax was one of the most expensive transfers for an Argentine defender at the time.
He has played club football in four different countries: Argentina, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal.
“You have to be strong mentally to play for Boca; the pressure is constant and immense.”
