Agustín Canobbio
Agustín Canobbio Graviz is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Fluminense in the Brazilian Série A.[1][2] Born on October 1, 1998, in Montevideo, Uruguay, he holds dual Uruguayan and Italian citizenship and stands at 1.75 meters tall, primarily using his right foot.[1][2] Canobbio began his professional career with Fénix in Uruguay's Primera División, making his debut in 2016 and accumulating over 60 appearances across stints from 2016 to 2017 and in 2020, where he scored 8 goals.[1] He then moved to Peñarol in 2018, contributing to their 2021 Primera División title win with 4 goals in 29 matches that season, and made a total of 89 appearances for the club through 2022, scoring 7 goals.[1] In mid-2022, he transferred to Athletico Paranaense in Brazil, where he played until the end of 2024, recording 9 goals and 6 assists in 74 Série A appearances while helping the team in domestic competitions.[1] He joined Fluminense on January 10, 2025, on a contract until December 31, 2028, and has since featured in 26 league matches, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists as of November 2025.[2][1] On the international stage, Canobbio debuted for the Uruguay national team in 2022 and has earned 12 caps, including appearances in World Cup qualifiers and the 2024 Copa América semi-finals, while scoring 1 goal against Ecuador in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.[3] His career highlights include consistent performances in South American leagues, with a market value estimated at €5 million in 2025.[2]Early years
Birth and family
Agustín Canobbio was born on 1 October 1998 in Montevideo, Uruguay.[1][2] He is the son of Osvaldo Canobbio, a former professional footballer who played as a forward and later became a youth coach, and Verónica Graviz.[2][4][5] Through his father's lineage, Canobbio is of Italian descent and holds dual citizenship, possessing an Italian passport alongside his Uruguayan nationality.[6]Youth career
Canobbio began his youth football career at the Centro Atlético Fénix academy in Montevideo, joining in 2011 and developing through the club's youth ranks for five years.[2] Coming from a footballing family—his father, Osvaldo Canobbio, served as a youth coach at Liverpool FC Montevideo—this environment supported his early dedication to the sport.[2] In 2016, at the age of 17, Canobbio progressed to Fénix's senior team, making his professional debut on 30 August in a 1–0 league defeat to Cerro, where he came on as a substitute.[7] His appearances remained limited that season, reflecting his transitional role from youth to senior levels, before he featured more regularly in 2017 with 14 matches across competitions. Canobbio transferred to Peñarol in January 2018 following his standout performances with Uruguay's under-20 national team, integrating into the club's setup for training and reserve matches to further his development.[8] His early international youth call-ups, including a debut for the under-20 side on 5 October 2016 in a friendly, provided crucial context for honing his attacking skills and tactical awareness ahead of greater opportunities.[9]Club career
Peñarol
Canobbio joined Peñarol's first team in early 2018, following a successful youth career and standout performances with Uruguay's under-20 national team. He made his professional debut on 8 March 2018, coming on as a substitute in a 3-0 win against Defensor Sporting in the Uruguayan Primera División.[10] Primarily deployed as a right winger or attacking midfielder, Canobbio featured in 28 matches across all competitions during the 2018 season, scoring 2 goals and providing key support in the team's attacking play.[1] His contributions helped Peñarol secure the 2018 Uruguayan Primera División title via playoffs and the Supercopa Uruguaya earlier that year.[11] After limited opportunities in 2019, where he added 27 appearances and 1 goal, Canobbio was loaned to Fénix for the 2020 and early 2021 seasons to gain more experience. He returned to Peñarol in April 2021, revitalizing his role in the squad. Over the next year, he made 34 appearances in domestic and continental competitions, scoring 4 goals in the league and registering notable contributions in the Copa Sudamericana, including 3 goals in 11 matches as Peñarol advanced to the quarterfinals.[1] In total, Canobbio recorded 125 appearances for Peñarol across his two stints, with 12 goals and several assists that underscored his growing influence on the team's offensive dynamics.[12] His departure came in March 2022, when Athletico Paranaense signed him for a reported fee of €3.3 million, marking the end of his time at the club where he had developed into a key prospect.[12]Athletico Paranaense
In March 2022, Agustín Canobbio transferred to Athletico Paranaense from Peñarol for a fee of $3.2 million, signing a five-year contract until 2027. His prior experience in Uruguay's Primera División facilitated a smooth adaptation to the Brazilian Série A, where he quickly established himself as a versatile winger capable of playing on either flank or as an attacking midfielder.[2] From 2022 to 2024, Canobbio featured in 141 appearances across all competitions, scoring 18 goals and providing 16 key assists, contributing significantly to Athletico's campaigns in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and continental tournaments such as the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.[12] In the 2022 Copa Libertadores group stage, he scored a notable counter-attack goal in a 2-0 home win against Libertad, helping secure progression to the knockout rounds.[13] His role evolved tactically under managers like Luiz Felipe Scolari and Wesley Teixeira, shifting from a pure winger to a more central playmaker who emphasized crossing and set-piece delivery, particularly evident in the 2023 Copa do Brasil where he recorded multiple assists during the quarterfinal run. Canobbio's tenure was occasionally disrupted by minor injuries, including a 10-day ankle issue in 2023 that sidelined him during the Campeonato Paranaense and a brief knock in 2024 affecting his Série A availability.[14] Despite these setbacks, he remained a consistent starter, logging over 6,000 minutes in domestic league play and aiding Athletico's mid-table finishes in Série A while competing in South American cups. In early 2025, with two years left on his contract, Canobbio departed for Fluminense in a €6 million deal, seeking increased playing time ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup.[15][16]Fluminense
Agustín Canobbio joined Fluminense on January 10, 2025, transferring from Athletico Paranaense for a reported fee of €6 million and signing a contract until December 31, 2028.[17][16] His prior experience in Brazilian football facilitated a swift adaptation to the club and the Campeonato Carioca environment. As of November 2025, Canobbio has made 53 appearances across Série A, Copa do Brasil, and other competitions, contributing 11 goals and 5 assists during the season.[12] He primarily operates as a left winger or attacking midfielder, providing width and creativity on the flanks while supporting Fluminense's fluid attacking transitions under manager Luis Zubeldía, who took charge in late September 2025.[18] Key contributions included an assist in a 2-1 Série A victory over Red Bull Bragantino on April 6, 2025, and scoring and assisting in the 2-0 Copa do Brasil quarterfinal second-leg win against Esporte Clube Bahia on September 10, 2025, helping Fluminense advance on aggregate. In the 2025 season, Canobbio has emerged as a pivotal figure in Fluminense's midfield dynamics, with his pace and dribbling adding unpredictability to the team's build-up play, though he faced a brief challenge recovering from a minor ankle injury in July that sidelined him for two matches.[19] Under Zubeldía's tactical setup emphasizing high pressing and quick counters, Canobbio's versatility has been instrumental in Fluminense's improved form, including an unbeaten run of five games in Série A by early November, positioning the club for a potential top-six finish.[19] His contributions complement the goals, underscoring his role in creating scoring opportunities for forwards like Germán Cano.[20]International career
Youth international career
His transition to the under-20 level marked a significant step, as his strong performances in club youth ranks at Fénix earned him a call-up to the senior youth setup.[21] Canobbio made his debut for the Uruguay U20 team on October 5, 2016, in a 3–1 friendly victory over Venezuela at Estadio José Pedro Damiani in Montevideo, under coach Fabián Coito.[21] Over the next year, he accumulated 21 caps for the U20 side, showcasing his versatility as an attacking midfielder and winger through consistent involvement in training camps and preparation matches leading up to major tournaments.[21] A highlight of Canobbio's youth international tenure came during the 2017 South American U-20 Championship in Ecuador, where he was part of the Uruguay squad that secured the title—their eighth in the competition—by defeating Ecuador 1–0 in the final on February 11, 2017.[22] He featured prominently in the tournament and other official youth internationals that year, contributing to the team's qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup without recording any goals.[23] Following this success, Canobbio represented Uruguay at the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea, where the team achieved a fourth-place finish after reaching the semifinals.[24] He appeared in multiple matches, including as a substitute for Federico Valverde in the 70th minute during the 2–0 third-place loss to South Korea on June 17, 2017, demonstrating his growing role in high-stakes environments and aiding the development of his technical skills in pace, dribbling, and team play.[25]Senior international career
Agustín Canobbio made his senior international debut for the Uruguay national team on 27 January 2022, entering as a substitute in a 1–0 away victory over Paraguay during the CONMEBOL 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.[10] Under coach Diego Alonso at the time, Canobbio featured in one additional qualifier match that year (against Venezuela), primarily as a substitute on the right wing, contributing to Uruguay's efforts in the South American qualification campaign.[26] Canobbio's role expanded in subsequent years, with appearances in friendlies and ongoing World Cup qualifiers under Marcelo Bielsa, who took over as head coach in 2023. He scored his sole international goal on 12 September 2023, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador, which Uruguay lost 1–2 away despite his 38th-minute goal.[10] As of November 2025, he had accumulated 12 caps, including five in World Cup qualifiers, often deployed as a late substitute to provide width and creativity on the flanks.[26] In the 2024 Copa América hosted in the United States, Canobbio was part of Uruguay's squad that achieved a third-place finish, their best result since 2011. He made a brief appearance as a 90th-minute substitute in the semi-final against Colombia on 10 July 2024, which Uruguay lost 0–1, but did not feature in the subsequent third-place match against Canada.[27] His limited but impactful cameos under Bielsa highlight his utility as a rotational player in Uruguay's competitive senior setup.[26]Career statistics
Club
As of 15 November 2025.[1][20] Domestic league appearances and goals only| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fénix | 2016 | Primera División | 13 | 0 |
| Fénix | 2017 | Primera División | 27 | 3 |
| Peñarol | 2018 | Primera División | 28 | 2 |
| Peñarol | 2019 | Primera División | 27 | 1 |
| Fénix | 2020 | Primera División | 22 | 5 |
| Peñarol | 2021 | Primera División | 29 | 4 |
| Peñarol | 2022 | Primera División | 5 | 0 |
| Athletico Paranaense | 2022 | Série A | 25 | 2 |
| Athletico Paranaense | 2023 | Série A | 29 | 3 |
| Athletico Paranaense | 2024 | Série A | 20 | 4 |
| Fluminense | 2025 | Série A | 26 | 2 |
| Total | 251 | 26 |
| Club | Season | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fénix | 2016–2020 | Various | ~10 additional | 0 | — |
| Peñarol | 2018–2022 | Copa Libertadores, etc. | 20 | 1 | — |
| Athletico Paranaense | 2022–2024 | Copa do Brasil, Sudamericana, etc. | 50+ | 5 | 6 |
| Fluminense | 2025 | Série A | 26 | 2 | 2 |
| Fluminense | 2025 | Copa do Brasil | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Fluminense | 2025 | Copa Sudamericana | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Fluminense | 2025 | Campeonato Carioca | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Fluminense | 2025 | FIFA Club World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
International
Youth
Canobbio represented Uruguay at youth levels, including the U-20 team.| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay U20 | 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 |
Senior
As of 15 November 2025.[29][3]| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2022–2025 | 12 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 1 |
Honours
Club
Canobbio has won several domestic titles during his club career, primarily contributing as a versatile winger with key assists and goals in decisive matches.[2]| Year | Competition | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Uruguayan Primera División | Peñarol |
| 2018 | Supercopa Uruguaya | Peñarol |
| 2021 | Uruguayan Primera División | Peñarol |
| 2022 | Supercopa Uruguaya | Peñarol |
| 2023 | Campeonato Paranaense | Athletico Paranaense |
| 2024 | Campeonato Paranaense | Athletico Paranaense |
International
Canobbio has earned honours at both youth and senior levels with the Uruguay national team.Youth
- South American U-20 Championship: Winner (2017, Ecuador) – Uruguay defeated Ecuador 2–1 in the final, with Canobbio part of the squad that secured the title and qualification for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.[30][31]