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Leo Franco
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Leonardo Noeren Franco , commonly known as Leo Franco is a professional Argentine football goalkeeper who currently plays in Spain for Atletico Madrid.
Franco started his career at Independiente before moving to Spanish Merida UD. In 1998 he transferred to Real Mallorca, where he would later become a regular starter for the club, and win the 2003 Copa del Rey. He was signed by Atletico Madrid in 2004.
With the Argentina Under-20 team, Leo Franco won the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. On May 6, 2006 he was named as a definite squad member for the 2006 FIFA World Cup by coach Jose Pekerman.
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