About Ignacio Laquintana

Ignacio Jesús Laquintana Marsico (born 1 February 1999) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Brazilian club Red Bull Bragantino and the Uruguay national team.

Early life and career
Born in Paysandú, Laquintana played for the youth side of their hometown club CA Juventud Unida before joining Defensor Sporting. At the latter's youth sides, he underwent two heart surgeries after having heart problems detected in examinations.