A few facts about new Atlanta United signing Hector Villalba, who was introduced on Friday:

He is 21 years old. He will turn 22 on July 26.

His nickname is Tito.

He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina

He joined club San Lorenzo when he was 10 years old.

He was promoted to the first team when he was 16.

He made his debut when he was 18.

He since has made more than 100 appearances.

He helped San Lorenzo win the Primera Division’s Torneo Inicial, a tournament that starts the season, in 2013.

He helped San Lorenzo win the Copa Libertadores in 2014.

He helped San Lorenzo win the Supercopa Argentina in 2015.

He scored 16 goals for San Lorenzo.

His favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo.

He has an “obsession” with baseball hats and collects them across all sports.

He watches a lot of soccer.

He appreciates fashion. He wore electric blue Dolce & Gabbana tennis shoes to Friday’s press conference.

It hasn’t been decided where he will go on loan.

He is versatile enough that he can play anywhere across the front in any formation.

He is on twitter @TitoVillalba15.

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