Franco Nahuel Watson (born 25 July 2002) is an Argentine professional

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who plays as an

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for the

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club

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Club career

Watson is a youth product of Instituto, having joined at the age of 7 and working up their youth categories. He started training with their senior team in 2019. He made his senior and professional debut with Instituto in a 2–1

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win over

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on 4 January 2021. On 22 April 2022, he signed a professional contract with the club. He helped the club earn promotion to the 2023

Personal life

Watson is of Italian descent through a grandfather from

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, and holds an Italian passport. His father Sergio and older brother Nicolás are also footballers. He is one of 9 siblings.

Playing style

Watson is a creative

who can play all along the frontline and as a winger as needed. He is an adept scorer and assister, and strong passer of the ball.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Watson, Franco 2002 births Living people Footballers from Córdoba, Argentina Argentine men's footballers Argentine sportspeople of Italian descent Men's association football midfielders Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba footballers Club Atlético Lanús footballers Club Atlético Huracán footballers Argentine Primera División players Primera Nacional players 21st-century Argentine sportsmen