Argentine footballer
Franco Eduardo Mazurek (born 24 September 1993) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.[1]
Career
Panetolikos
On 6 July 2017, Panetolikos officially announced the signing of Franco Eduardo Mazurek, who was previously a member of Palestino, until the summer of 2019. The 24-year-old Argentine attacking midfielder has also been a member of Boca Juniors in the beginning of his career, while he is a close friend of Panaitolikos' defensive midfielder Federico Bravo.[2] On 23 September 2017 he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 home win against Panathinaikos.[3] On 4 November 2017 he scored his team's goal in a 3–1 home loss against Xanthi.[4] On 26 November 2017 Franco scored in a 3–1 home win against AEL, which was the first since matchday 6.[5] Four days later he scored in a triumphic 5–0 away win against Ergotelis for the group stages of the Greek Cup.[6]
He scored in the 2018–19 season's opener, a 2–1 home loss against Atromitos.[7] On 24 September 2018, he scored with a stunning volley in a 2–2 home draw against Lamia.[8] On 20 October 2018, he was the MVP of a 2–0 away win against PAS Giannina, scoring both goals.[9]
On 11 February 2019, he scored opened the score in an eventual 2–2 home draw against AEL.[10] On 11 March 2019, he was the MVP of an emphatic 5–0 home win against Panionios, scoring a brace and giving one assist.[11]
The 26-year old, who has impressed with his performances during the season, having recorded 7 goals and 4 assists in 27 games, is out of contract next summer and has attracted interest from Panathinaikos and Atromitos.[12]
Levski Sofia
On 20 June 2019 Mazurek signed a 2-year contract with Bulgarian side Levski Sofia, making him the first Argentinian to ever play for the club.[13]
Return to Panetolikos
On 12 August 2020, Panetolikos officially announced the return of the Argentine, who signed a contract until the summer of 2021.[14]
Personal life
Born in Argentina, Mazurek is of Polish descent.[15]
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