Franco Matías Di Santo

Current team: Independiente Rivadavia
Playing position: Forward
Nationality: Argentina
Date of birth: 7 April, 1989 (37 years)
Place of birth: Mendoza, Argentina
Weight: 194 lb
Height: 6 ft 3 in
Playing position: Forward
Nationality: Argentina
Date of birth: 7 April, 1989 (37 years)
Place of birth: Mendoza, Argentina
Weight: 194 lb
Height: 6 ft 3 in
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Transfers
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Where to Watch Franco Matías Di Santo
TV and streaming coverage by competition
Franco Matías Di Santo plays as a forward for Independiente Rivadavia and represents Argentina internationally. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.

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Statistics
Franco Matías Di Santo Statistics
Domestic Leagues
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Universidad Católica | Copa Chile | 228 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021/22 | Göztepe | Turkish Cup | 54 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | San Lorenzo | Copa Argentina | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Atlético Mineiro | Copa do Brasil | 172 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Schalke 04 | DFB Pokal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | Schalke 04 | DFB Pokal | 211 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Schalke 04 | DFB Pokal | 88 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Schalke 04 | DFB Pokal | 154 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Werder Bremen | DFB Pokal | 176 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 108 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 102 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Blackburn Rovers | League Cup | 18 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Blackburn Rovers | FA Cup | 44 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008/09 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 30 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Independiente Rivadavia | Club Friendly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Universidad Católica | Copa Sudamericana | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Universidad Católica | Club Friendly | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Göztepe | Club Friendly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | San Lorenzo | Copa Sudamericana | 54 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | San Lorenzo | Copa Libertadores | 343 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Atlético Mineiro | Copa Sudamericana | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Atlético Mineiro | Copa Sudamericana | 163 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Schalke 04 | UEFA Champions League | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Schalke 04 | UEFA Europa League | 96 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Schalke 04 | UEFA Europa League | 453 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Werder Bremen | Club Friendly | 61 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008/09 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 29 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Argentina | CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Argentina | Friendly | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Argentina | Friendly | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Franco Matías Di Santo Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany - Bundesliga | 2nd Place | 1 | 2017/2018 |
| Chile - Primera Division | 2nd Place | 1 | 2006 Clausura |
| England - FA Cup | Winner | 2 | 2012/2013, 2008/2009 |
Transfers
Franco Matías Di Santo Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03.02.24 | Univ Católica | Independiente | Free |
| 07.01.23 | Tijuana | Univ Católica | Free |
| 28.06.22 | Göztepe | Tijuana | Free |
| 18.01.22 | San Lorenzo | Göztepe | Free |
| 28.07.20 | Atlético MG | San Lorenzo | Free |
| 02.08.19 | Vallecano | Atlético MG | Free |
| 31.01.19 | Schalke | Vallecano | Free |
| 25.07.15 | Bremen | Schalke | € 6M |
| 14.08.13 | Wigan | Bremen | Free |
| 04.08.09 | Chelsea | Blackburn | Loan |
| 01.08.08 | Audax | Chelsea | € 4.5M |
Sidelined
Franco Matías Di Santo Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Knock | 27.04.19 | 02.05.19 |
| Suspended | 01.04.19 | 07.04.19 |
| Knee Injury | 05.12.18 | 06.01.19 |
| Calf/Shin Injury | 21.09.12 | 28.09.12 |
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 10.12.10 | 16.12.10 |
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 26.09.10 | 01.10.10 |























