Thiago Espinosa

Thiago Espinosa
Personal information
Full name Thiago Nahuel Espinosa Novat
Date of birth (2004-11-09) November 9, 2004 (age 21)
Place of birth Rosario, Uruguay
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Peñarol
(on loan from América)
Number 26
Youth career
2020–2024 Peñarol
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024–2026 Racing de Montevideo 62 (4)
2026 → América (loan) 5 (0)
2026– América 0 (0)
2026– → Peñarol (loan) 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of February 10, 2026

Thiago Espinosa (born November 9, 2004) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Liga AUF Uruguaya club Peñarol, on loan from Liga MX club América.

Club career

Racing Club de Montevideo

Espinosa joined Racing CM in January 2024 and made his debut at the age of 19 on 19 April 2024 in a 1–1 Uruguayan Primera División draw against Cerro. Espinosa made 24 appearances and scored twice in his debut season.

Club América

Espinosa joined América on 9 February 2026 on a loan with an option to buy from Racing CM and was included in the official roster for the Liga MX Clausura 2026 season. Espinosa joined América at a similar age as his compatriots Sebastián Cáceres and Brian Rodríguez, who went on to become key players in the club’s recent success.

Peñarol

Espinosa joined Peñarol on 21 July 2026 on a loan with no option to buy from América after he was recently acquired from Racing CM in the summer 2026 transfer window.

Honours

Peñarol

References

  1. ↑ "Oficial: Thiago Espinosa es nuevo refuerzo del América". TUDN. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  2. ↑ "América hizo oficial la llegada del uruguayo Thiago Espinosa". Medio Tiempo. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  3. ↑ "8 Wonderkids To Look Out For In The 2025 Uruguayan Primera". World Football Index. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "Uruguayan talent heads to Coapa: Thiago Espinosa joins América". Yahoo Sports. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  5. ↑ "America's Big Bet: The Proof That Thiago Espinosa Could Be the Perfect Signing for the Three-Peat Champions". Soy Futbol. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
  6. ↑ "Thiago Espinosa llegó a Peñarol cedido desde América de México". ESPN México. 21 July 2026. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "CONFIRMADO. Thiago Espinosa será nuevo jugador del Club América". 365 Scores. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 February 2026.