Ramiro Funes Mori
An Argentine defender whose powerful aerial presence and crucial goal sealed a historic Copa América triumph for his nation.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Argentine footballer·Birthday: March 5·Millennials
Biography
Ramiro Funes Mori scored a towering header in the 2016 Copa América Centenario quarter-finals against Venezuela, a decisive goal that pushed Argentina toward the final. Born in 1991, the Argentine center-back built a reputation for physicality and threat on set pieces. His professional journey took him from River Plate to Everton in the English Premier League, where his committed style made him a fan favorite. In 2015, he and his twin brother, also a professional footballer, received a joint call-up to the Argentine national team—a historic first. Argentina finished the Copa América as runners-up.
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.
Ramiro was born in 1991, 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 Ramiro Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Ramiro's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
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
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored the winning goal in the 2016 Copa América Centenario quarter-final, sending Argentina to the semi-finals.
- Won the Argentine Primera División title with River Plate in the 2014 Final tournament.
- Made over 50 appearances for Everton FC in the English Premier League after a transfer in 2015.
- Earned multiple caps for the Argentina national team, including appearances in major tournaments.
Did You Know?
He is the twin brother of former footballer Rogelio Funes Mori; they played together for River Plate and the Argentine national team.
He was born in Argentina but moved to the United States as a child, becoming a proficient English speaker.
He suffered a serious knee injury in 2017 that required surgery and kept him out of football for nearly a year.
His middle name, Ramiro, is used as his first name professionally to distinguish him from his brother.
“I always give everything for the shirt I'm wearing.”
