On the international stage, Cavani’s legacy remains firmly secure as one of the most clinical goalscorers in South American football history. Nicknamed “El Matador”, he accumulated a staggering 58 goals in 136 appearances for Uruguay, sitting comfortably as the nation’s second-highest scorer of all time.
His international accolades include lifting the 2011 Copa América trophy alongside a golden generation of talent, alongside a memorable run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2010. Although he officially hung up his international boots in 2022, Cavani’s predatory instincts inside the box ensure that several clubs will remain on high alert as a free agent.
