Ricardo Centurión
A dazzling Argentine winger whose mercurial talent and unpredictable flair on the pitch have captivated fans, even as his career path has been equally turbulent.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Argentine footballer·Birthday: January 19·Millennials
Biography
Ricardo Centurión emerged from the youth ranks of Racing Club in Buenos Aires, a player whose raw, instinctive ability was undeniable from the start. His early years were marked by flashes of brilliance—dribbles that defied physics, goals born of pure audacity—that promised a stellar future. However, his journey has been a compelling narrative of unfulfilled potential, defined as much by off-field controversies and disciplinary clashes as by his moments of magic. Stints at clubs like San Lorenzo and Boca Juniors saw him oscillate between being a game-changing substitute and a peripheral figure, his consistency never matching his peak talent. His career, which later took him to Brazil and back to Argentina's lower tiers, stands as a poignant reminder of the fragile nature of prodigious skill in the high-stakes world of football.
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.
Ricardo 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 Ricardo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Ricardo'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
- Made his professional debut for Racing Club in 2010 and quickly became a fan favorite for his attacking flair.
- Scored a memorable goal for Boca Juniors in a Superclásico against River Plate in 2016.
- Won the Copa Sudamericana with San Lorenzo in 2015, contributing during the group stages.
- Earned a transfer to Brazilian Série A club Vitória in 2017, showcasing his reach beyond Argentina.
Did You Know?
He is famously known by the nickname 'El Tiki'.
Centurión has a large, distinctive tattoo of a tiger on his back.
He was involved in a highly publicized training ground dispute with manager Diego Cocca at Racing Club.
His father was a professional footballer who played for Argentinos Juniors.
“I know my talent, but I have made mistakes I must learn from.”
