Rodrigo Nicolás Brasesco Pérez (born 25 January 1986 in

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) is an Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for Racing Club de Montevideo as a centre back.

Club career

Born in

, Uruguay, Brasesco started his career with

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. In 2008, he moved to Uruguayan Primera Division side

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. A regular starter for Racing, in 2009 Brasesco helped his club qualify to the

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for the first time in its history. During his career in Uruguay Brasesco has appeared in 154 league matches and scored 4 goals. On January 10, 2011, D.C. United signed Brasesco on a loan deal from Racing Club de Montevideo. He made his debut for the club as a late substitute in their opening game of the 2011 MLS season, a 3-1 win over Columbus Crew, but was waived by the club on June 14, having made just three first team appearances for the team.D.C. United waives Rodrigo Brasesco
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