From promise in football to a harsh reality, Sebastián Canobra’s story reflects how addictions can ruin a promising career.
Once considered a great promise of Uruguayan football, Sebastian Canobra He lived an outstanding career in his youth, going so far as to compete the final of a U-17 World Cup. However, the personal difficulties and addictions got in the way of his sporting future. Today he fights to recover what was lost.
At only 29 years old, Canobra is remembered for his talent in football, but also for the hard fall that led him to lose everything. From being a rising player, he went on to live on the streets.
What was Sebastián Canobra’s career like?
Born in Uruguay, the talent of Sebastian Canobra did not go unnoticed and was summoned to be part of the U-17 national team. In 2011, the young footballer was a fundamental part of the team that reached the category World Cup finala match in which they faced Mexico. Although the Uruguayan team did not achieve victory, the performance of the central defender caught the attention of many and the future seemed bright.
Canobra also stood out in the South American U-17 and his rise seemed unstoppable. During that stage, his career was promising both at the national team and club level. However, problems began to appear outside the courts. a serious injury to your knee It was the first major blow in his career.
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What happened to Sebastián Canobra after football
After the injury, the Uruguayan struggled to recover, but the physical difficulties were only the beginning of his problems. Addictions began to affect his personal life and they became a constant. In this context, his dreams of playing in the best leagues and continuing to represent his country began to crumble.
In January 2024, The news of his homeless situation shocked Uruguay. A Facebook user found Canobra on the streets of Minas, where the soccer player expressed his desire to change his life. According to this person, The former player expressed his desire to find a job and recover his dignity.. In his words, he highlighted his dream of returning to football.
With the help of his family and the collaboration of the Uruguayan Mutual of Professional Soccer Players, who was a promising midfielder entered a rehabilitation clinic.
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