I always dreamed of becoming a professional footballer, but there aren’t that many opportunities in Uruguay. That’s what makes my story so special.
I grew up in Fray Bentos, a small town of 25,000 inhabitants, and I come from a very big family with six siblings and great parents. I was also lucky to have many aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents around me, and my first experience of football was my dad and neighbour taking me to play.
I began when I was just three years old, playing for 18 de Julio, my local team and the team my family supported.