Luciano H�ctor Becchio is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Norwich City and is currently on loan at Rotherham United. Born in C�rdoba, Argentina, Becchio began his career in Buenos Aires at Boca Juniors but moved to Europe aged 20 after failing to make the grade at Los Xeneizes. Through his ancestry, Becchio was able to claim an Italian passport and subsequent citizenship of the European Union, allowing him to sign for Spanish club Mallorca B in 2003. He would go on to play for a variety of other lower league clubs in the country over the next five years, including the Barcelona B team. After an impressive season at M�rida in the 2007?08 season, Becchio was recommended to Leeds United Director of Football Gwyn Williams by former Newcastle United midfielder Marcelino Elena. He joined the Yorkshire club on trial during a pre-season tour of Ireland in July 2008. He signed shortly after the club's return to England, having impressed manager Gary McAllister and made his d�but as a substitute on the opening day of the 2008?09 season against Scunthorpe United. 

December 28th, 1983 in Norway (Age 40)