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My Take
Enzo Francescoli is one of those players whose elegance transcends his sport. Nicknamed El Principe, the Prince, he played with a grace that made even rivals fall in love, most famously a young Zinedine Zidane, who later named his son Enzo in tribute. That single fact tells you everything about his influence on the generation that followed. Widely rated among the finest playmakers South America ever produced, he combined vision and artistry in a way few attacking midfielders ever match. I find him endlessly watchable, a footballer whose quiet brilliance feels timeless, carried later into a dignified life in business.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Enzo Francescoli
- Name (Japanese)
- エンソ・フランチェスコリ
- Reading
- えんそ・ふらんちぇすこり
- Born
- November 12, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 181 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / businessperson
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Enzo Francescoli born?
Born November 12, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Enzo Francescoli from?
Enzo Francescoli is from Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay.
What does Enzo Francescoli do?
Enzo Francescoli works as association football player, businessperson.
How tall is Enzo Francescoli?
Enzo Francescoli is 181 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.