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{{short description|Argentine associationfootballer football(born player1986)}}
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| years4 = 2018–
| clubs4 = [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]]
| caps4 = 154206
| goals4 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2018–2018–2023
| nationalteam1 = [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]]
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{{Medal|W|[[2021 Copa América|2021 Brazil]]|}}
{{Medal|Winner|[[2024 Copa América|2024 United States]]|}}
{{Medal|3rd|[[2019 Copa América|2019 Brazil]]|}}
{{MedalComp|[[Finalissima|CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions]]}}
{{Medal|W|[[2022 Finalissima|2022 England]]|}}
| club-update = 2320:51, June20 2023November 2024 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 28 March 2023
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'''Franco Armani''' ({{IPA-|es|ˈfɾaŋko aɾˈmani}}; born 16 October 1986) is an Argentine professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for [[Argentine Primera División]] club [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]]. andHe was a member of the [[Argentina nationalteam footballthat team|Argentinawon nationalthe team[[2022 FIFA World Cup]].<ref name="soccerway">{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/franco-armani/51301/|title=F. Armani|website=Soccerway}}</ref>
He was a member of the Argentina team that won the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]], though never participated in any game.
 
==Club career==
=== Early career and Atletico Nacional ===
Franco Armani left [[Deportivo Merlo]] in 2010 for Medellin's [[Atletico Nacional]]. He stayed for 8 seasons and became their first choice goalkeeper. He was described as a hero to the Nacional fans, particularly being praised as an effective and reliable shot-stopper.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/river-plate/16/blog/post/3360368/franco-armani-and-juan-fernando-quintero-bring-world-cup-intrigue-to-river-plate|title=World Cup intrigue at River Plate|date=26 January 2018 }}</ref> Armani would go on to win thirteen trophies, including the [[Copa Libertadores]] – South America's Champions League – against [[Independiente del Valle]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/match/atl%C3%A9tico-nacional-v-independiente-del-valle/chx2bzsd4rhj7x1ph7u5sh7mx|title=Atlético Nacional v Independiente del Valle Live Commentary & Result, 28/07/2016, Copa Libertadores - Goal.com|website=www.goal.com}}</ref>
[[File:IndDV-AN (5).jpg|left|thumb|265x265px|Armani with [[Atlético Nacional]] in 2016]]
Franco Armani left [[Deportivo Merlo]] in 2010 for Medellin's [[AtleticoAtlético Nacional]]. He stayed for 8 seasons and became their first choice goalkeeper. He was described as a hero to the Nacional fans, particularly being praised as an effective and reliable shot-stopper.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/river-plate/16/blog/post/3360368/franco-armani-and-juan-fernando-quintero-bring-world-cup-intrigue-to-river-plate|title=World Cup intrigue at River Plate|date=26 January 2018 }}</ref> Armani would go on to win thirteen trophies, including the [[Copa Libertadores]] – South America's Champions League – against [[Independiente del Valle]] in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en/match/atl%C3%A9tico-nacional-v-independiente-del-valle/chx2bzsd4rhj7x1ph7u5sh7mx|title=Atlético Nacional v Independiente del Valle Live Commentary & Result, 28/07/2016, Copa Libertadores - Goal.com|website=www.goal.com}}</ref>
 
=== River Plate ===
In January 2018, River Plate paid Armani's [[buyout clause]] to Nacional, a reported $3 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.trollfootball.me/news/view/river-plate-will-pay-3-million-release-clause-for-atletico-nacionals|title=River Plate will pay the $3 million release clause for Atletico Nacional's Franco Armani. He will sign for 3 years with River|date=3 January 2018}}</ref> On 11 January 2018, he signed a three-year contract with Los Millonarios, which was renewed for an additional year in May 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/es/noticias/river-blindo-a-armani-cuatro-anos-de-contrato-y-clausula-de/5xj5j4yo4s041sshdflxcjs8n|title=River blindó a Armani: contrato hasta 2022 y cláusula de 20 millones|language=es|date=30 May 2018|publisher=Goal.com}}</ref>
[[File:Palestino - River Plate 20190424 17.jpg|left|thumb|171x171px|Armani with [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] in 2019]]
In January 2018, River Plate paid Armani's [[buyout clause]] to Nacional, a reported $3 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.trollfootball.me/news/view/river-plate-will-pay-3-million-release-clause-for-atletico-nacionals|title=River Plate will pay the $3 million release clause for Atletico Nacional's Franco Armani. He will sign for 3 years with River|date=3 January 2018}}</ref> On 11 January 2018, he signed a three-year contract with Los Millonarios, which was renewed for an additional year in May 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/es/noticias/river-blindo-a-armani-cuatro-anos-de-contrato-y-clausula-de/5xj5j4yo4s041sshdflxcjs8n|title=River blindó a Armani: contrato hasta 2022 y cláusula de 20 millones|language=es|date=30 May 2018|publisher=Goal.com}}</ref> On 14 March 2018, he was named man of the match in River's 2–0 triumph over arch rivals [[Boca Juniors]] for the [[2017 Supercopa Argentina]]. The man of the match award was sponsored by the fast food company [[Burger King]] and he was literally 'crowned' on the pitch after the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3420842/river-plate-keeper-franco-armani-wears-burger-king-crown-after-super-cup-win|title=River Plate keeper wears Burger King crown|date=15 March 2018 }}</ref>
 
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On 14 March 2018, he was named man of the match in River's 2–0 triumph over arch rivals [[Boca Juniors]] for the [[2017 Supercopa Argentina]]. The man of the match award was sponsored by the fast food company [[Burger King]] and he was literally 'crowned' on the pitch after the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/the-toe-poke/65/post/3420842/river-plate-keeper-franco-armani-wears-burger-king-crown-after-super-cup-win|title=River Plate keeper wears Burger King crown|date=15 March 2018 }}</ref>
 
==International career==
[[File:02 07 2019 Partida de futebol Brasil x Argentina (48190423372) (cropped).jpg|thumb|150px|left|Armani playing for [[Argentina national football team|Argentina]] in 2019]]
 
Armani married a Colombian and applied for citizenship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-09/20/c_136624069.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317102123/http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-09/20/c_136624069.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 March 2018|title=Argentine goalkeeper Armani seeks Colombian citizenship – Xinhua – English.news.cn|website=www.xinhuanet.com}}</ref> Colombia were reportedly interested in naturalising Armani so that he could play for their [[Colombia national football team|national team]]; however, he wished to return to Argentina to press his case for a [[FIFA World Cup qualification|World Cup berth]] with the nation of his birth.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/argentine-keeper-armani-returns-home-to-chase-world-cup-dream-118010200233_1.html|title=Argentine keeper Armani returns home to chase World Cup dream|last=IANS|date=2 January 2018|work=Business Standard}}</ref>
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He was named in Argentina's final 23-man squad for the [[2019 Copa América]] by manager [[Lionel Scaloni]]. He played every minute of the tournament as Argentina claimed the bronze medal by finishing third after defeating [[Chile national football team|Chile]] 2–1 in the [[2019 Copa América knockout stage#Third place play-off|third place play-off]] match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/report/_/gameId/549436|title=Messi sent off as Argentina finish third at Copa|publisher=ESPN|date=6 July 2019|accessdate=19 December 2022}}</ref>
 
He was named in Argentina's 28-man squad for the [[2021 Copa América]]. He made his only appearance in Argentina's final group match, where they defeated [[Bolivia national football team|Bolivia]] 4–1 to progress to the next round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.in/football/report/_/gameId/560500|title=Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina overrun Bolivia 4-1 at Copa America|publisher=ESPN|date=29 June 2021|accessdate=19 December 2022}}</ref> He remained understudy to [[Emiliano Martínez]] in the remaining matches as Argentina won the tournament by defeating [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]] 1–0 in the final.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/report?gameId=603182|title=Lionel Messi, Argentina win Copa America over Brazil|publisher=ESPN|date=11 July 2021|accessdate=19 December 2022}}</ref> On 1 June 2022, Armani remained as an unused substitute as Argentina won 3–0 against reigning [[UEFA Euro 2020|European Champions]] [[Italy national football team|Italy]] at [[Wembley Stadium]] in the [[2022 Finalissima]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uefa.com/finalissima/news/0276-1549514538ab-f782a73cf733-1000--argentina-outclass-italy-in-finalissima/ |title=Italy 0-3 Argentina: South American champions cruise to Finalissima glory |publisher=[[UEFA]] |date=1 June 2022 |access-date=19 December 2022 }}</ref>
 
OnHe 1was Junenamed 2022,in ArmaniArgentina's remainedfinal as26-man ansquad unusedfor substitutethe as[[2022 ArgentinaFIFA wonWorld 3–0Cup]] against reigningin [[UEFAQatar]] Euroby 2020|EuropeanScaloni. Champions]]He [[Italydid nationalnot footballplay team|Italy]]a atsingle minute in the tournament, with [[WembleyEmiliano StadiumMartínez|Martínez]] inas first-choice, as Argentina won the World Cup by defeating France 4–2 in a penalty shoot-out to win [[2022 FinalissimaFIFA World Cup Final|the final]].<ref>{{citeCite web |url=https://www.uefafifa.com/finalissimablogs/news/0276fwc-1549514538ab2022-f782a73cf733live-1000blog-vi-argentinaen#mage-outclassgreater-italythan-infwc-finalissima/ 2022-greater-than-kylian-mbappe-of-france-celebrates|title=Italy 0-3 Argentina: Southare American champions cruise to Finalissima gloryWorld Champions!|publisher=[[UEFAFIFA]] |date=118 JuneDecember 2022 |access-dateaccessdate=19 December 2022 }}</ref>
 
In June 2024, Armani was included in Lionel Scaloni's final 26-man Argentina squad for the [[2024 Copa América]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 June 2024 |title=Lionel Scaloni dio a conocer la lista de la Selección argentina para la Copa América 2024 |url=https://tn.com.ar/deportes/futbol/2024/06/15/lionel-scaloni-dio-a-conocer-la-lista-de-la-seleccion-argentina-para-la-copa-america-2024/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwqf20BhBwEiwAt7dtdeK13_I24H4iqEBua7UtmDLn6_x-FfDm-gzEseLS8vJCnOlmjC3PlBoCHEwQAvD_BwE |access-date=23 July 2024 |work=Todo Noticias}}</ref> Again, he didn't play a single minute, since Emiliano Martínez was Argentina's first-choice keeper. Before the tournament he announced he would retire from the national team after the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2024 |title=Franco Armani le puso una fecha límite a su ciclo en la selección |url=https://www.elgrafico.com.ar/articulo/seleccion-argentina/76203/franco-armani-le-puso-una-fecha-limite-a-su-ciclo-en-la-seleccion |access-date=24 July 2024 |website=El Gráfico}}</ref>
He was named in Argentina's final 26-man squad for the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]] in [[Qatar]] by Scaloni. He did not play a single minute in the tournament, with [[Emiliano Martinez]] as first-choice, as Argentina won the World Cup by defeating France 4–2 in a penalty shoot-out to win [[2022 FIFA World Cup Final|the final]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/blogs/fwc-2022-live-blog-vi-en#mage-greater-than-fwc-2022-greater-than-kylian-mbappe-of-france-celebrates|title=Argentina are World Champions!|publisher=[[FIFA]]|date=18 December 2022|accessdate=19 December 2022}}</ref>
 
==Career statistics==
===Club===
{{updated|match played 2320 JuneNovember 20232024|<ref name="soccerway">{{cite web|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/franco-armani/51301/|title=F. Armani|website=Soccerway}}</ref>}}
 
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| rowspan="89" |[[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]]
|[[2017–18 Club Atlético River Plate season|2017–18]]
| rowspan="78" |[[Argentine Primera División]]
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|[[2023 Argentine Primera División|2023]]
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|[[2024 Club Atlético River Plate season|2024]]
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|0
|2
|0
|12
|0
|1
|0
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|0
|-
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<small><sup>1</sup> Includes [[Copa Libertadores]] and [[Copa Sudamericana]]</small><br>
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===International===
{{updated|match played 28 March 2023|<ref>{{NFT player|71424|Franco Armani|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>}}
 
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|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref>{{NFT player|71424|Franco Armani|access-date=26 June 2018}}</ref>
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'''River Plate'''
*[[Argentine Primera División]]: [[2021 Argentine Primera División|2021]], [[2023 Argentine Primera División|2023]]
*[[Supercopa Argentina]]: [[2017 Supercopa Argentina|2017]], [[2019 Supercopa Argentina|2019]], [[2023 Supercopa Argentina|2023]]
*[[Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional|Trofeo de Campeones]]: [[2021 Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional|2021]], [[2023 Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional|2023]]
*Copa Libertadores: [[2018 Copa Libertadores|2018]]; runner-up: [[2019 Copa Libertadores|2019]]
*Recopa Sudamericana: [[2019 Recopa Sudamericana|2019]]
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'''Argentina'''
*[[FIFA World Cup]]: [[2022 FIFA World Cup|2022]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murray |first=Scott |date=18 December 2022 |title=Argentina beat France on penalties after thrilling World Cup final – live reaction |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2022/dec/18/argentina-france-world-cup-2022-final-live |access-date=18 December 2022 |websitework=theThe Guardian |language=}}</ref>
*[[Copa América]]: [[2021 Copa América|2021]],<ref name="Copa América final">{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2021/jul/10/argentina-v-brazil-copa-america-final-live |title=Argentina 1-0 Brazil: Copa América final – live! |work=The Guardian |last1=Graham |first1=Bryan Armen |date=11 July 2021 |access-date=11 July 2021 }}</ref> [[2024 Copa América|2024]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://copaamerica.com/en/news/argentina-champion-colombia-copa-america-lautaro-martinez|title=Argentina defeats Colombia to Become The Champion of CONMEBOL Copa América 2024™|website=Copa América|date=15 July 2024|access-date=15 July 2024}}</ref>
*[[CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions]]: [[2022 Finalissima|2022]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61653337|title=Italy 0–3 Argentina: Messi and Di Maria shine in impressive Finalissima win|publisher=BBC Sport|date=1 June 2022|access-date=2 June 2022}}</ref>
 
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