Julio Arca

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Arca made the switch from Wearside to Teesside in July 2006, joining Boro after six years with Sunderland. Signed for the Black Cats from Argentinos Juniors in 2000 and quickly established himself as a fans' favourite, dazzling Premier League defences with his skills and trickery. Comfortable either as a left-winger or at left wing-back.

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Julio Arca is looking forward to playing a key role in Middlesbrough's season after finally proving his fitness after struggling with an ankle ligament injury for the last three months. The Argentinian play-maker has made brief substitute appearances in the recent games against Manchester City and West Ham United, his first taste of first-team action so far this season. The former Sunderland... [more»]

Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca will see a specialist in his native Argentina in an attempt to heal his troublesome foot injury. The former Sunderland star has failed to feature in the first team so far this season after picking up the injury in a pre-season friendly at Hibernian. He was in the first-team squad for the recent defeat against the Black Cats but recently complained of more... [more»]

Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca is hoping to make his first appearance of the season in Saturday's trip to Sunderland. The Argentine midfielder has been out of action since injuring his ankle during pre-season, but has set his sights on a place on the bench at the Stadium of Light after playing 45 minutes for the reserves in midweek. Arca spent six years with the Black Cats before making... [more»]

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is hopeful that the ankle injury sustained by Julio Arca in the 3-2 friendly win at Hibernian is not too serious. Arca had to be stretchered off after less than half an hour of the Easter Road clash, but Southgate is hoping that there is no break. He told the club's official website: "Julio went over on his ankle, but he's walking, which is good news. We'll... [more»]

Middlesbrough captain Julio Arca has warned expectant supporters not to demand too much of new record signing Afonso Alves too soon. The Brazil international striker finally joined up with his new team-mates on Wednesday after being granted a work permit and could make his debut in Saturday's clash with Fulham at the Riverside. However, Arca, who has himself had to settle in the north-east... [more»]