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The incredible transformation of Gonzalo Higuaín, from Real Madrid to Inter Miami

The Argentine player Gonzalo Higuaín had a transformation in his physique throughout his career

By Diego Mendoza

Gonzalo Higuaín. PHOTO: Flick/Inter Miami
Gonzalo Higuaín. PHOTO: Flick/Inter Miami
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Gonzalo Higuaín has changed his physique markedly since he became a professional footballer. For example, when he was at Real Madrid he used his hair long, he looked like a young Higuaín, the contrast is very marked when you see his photos when he finished his career at Inter Miami, long beard, little hair, predominated in his last days as a scorer.

Gonzalo Higuaín. PHOTO: Marca

Higuaín arrived at Real Madrid as one of the Merengue team's goalscorers in 2007. His best season with Madrid was in the 2011-2012 campaign. Higuaín scored 29 goals in 34 league games, and in this way He became the top scorer of that season. Madrid fans love him because while he was on the team, he was a player who made a difference.

Gonzalo Higuaín River Plate. PHOTO: Transfermarkt

The other side of the coin is Inter Miami, David Beckham's team opened the doors to Higuaín after an extensive career in Europe. 'Pipita' came to become the top scorer in the history of the Miami team. In its short history, no one took that award away from him, until the young striker from Ecuador, Leonardo Campana, arrived to take the record from him.

Gonzalo Higuaín Juventus. PHOTO: Infobae

In clubs, the Argentine did not do badly at all, his big problem was with the Argentine National Team, the fans of the South American team cannot see him because they say that he is to blame for their country losing the World Cup final that year. 2014 where he could not finish alone against Manuel Neur. This is something that Argentine fans never forgave the former Inter Miami forward.

What did Gonzalo Higuaín say when he retired from football?

“It all started when I was very little playing in my neighborhood, at Club Atlético Palermo. I keep unforgettable moments from that time, which allowed me to grow and learn. He was too skinny. It was a very long, devastating time. But then they told me that they believed in me and my dream was able to continue. Thanks to my teammates, friends and fans of all the clubs and the Argentine national team,” commented the former professional player.


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