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Panichelli Makes Argentina Debut After Ligue 1 Scoring Breakout

His form at Strasbourg earned a call-up that thrusts him into the conversation for Argentina’s center‑forward depth.

Overview

  • He won his first senior cap for Argentina in Friday’s 2-0 friendly win over Angola in Luanda, entering in the final minutes and immediately producing a clear chance.
  • He called the appearance a dream and described himself as a pure penalty‑area No. 9 who relishes physical battles.
  • He leads Ligue 1 with nine goals in 12 matches this season and has 10 across all competitions for Strasbourg.
  • Strasbourg bought roughly 80% of his rights for more than €16 million this summer, with River Plate retaining 20% and receiving a transfer payment.
  • He left River as a free agent in 2023 seeking minutes, moved to Alavés and then Mirandés, where he scored 21 goals in 44 games to set up his move to France.