Thiago Espinosa

Thiago Espinosa
Personal information
Full name Thiago Nahuel Espinosa Novat
Date of birth (2004-11-09) November 9, 2004
Place of birth Rosario, Uruguay
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position Left-back
Team information
Current team
América
Number 22
Youth career
2020–2024 Peñarol
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Racing CM 62 (4)
2026–América (loan) 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of February 10, 2026

Thiago Espinosa (born November 9, 2004) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga MX club América.[1]

Club career

Racing Club de Montevideo

Espinosa joined Racing CM in January 2024 and made his debut at the age of 19 on 19 April 2024 in a 1–1 Uruguayan Primera División draw against Cerro.[2] Espinosa made 24 appearances and scored twice in his debut season.[3]

Club América

Espinosa joined América on 9 February 2026 on a loan with an option to buy from Racing CM and was included in the official roster for the Liga MX Clausura 2026 season.[4] Espinosa joins América at a similar age as his compatriots Sebastián Cáceres and Brian Rodríguez, who went on to become key players in the club’s recent success.[5]

Honours

Peñarol

References

  1. ^ "Oficial: Thiago Espinosa es nuevo refuerzo del América". TUDN. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  2. ^ "América hizo oficial la llegada del uruguayo Thiago Espinosa". Medio Tiempo. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  3. ^ "8 Wonderkids To Look Out For In The 2025 Uruguayan Primera". World Football Index. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Uruguayan talent heads to Coapa: Thiago Espinosa joins América". Yahoo Sports. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  5. ^ "America's Big Bet: The Proof That Thiago Espinosa Could Be the Perfect Signing for the Three-Peat Champions". Soy Futbol. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  6. ^ "CONFIRMADO. Thiago Espinosa será nuevo jugador del Club América". 365 Scores. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.