 He was formed for Club Deportivo Independiente San Joaquin.His coach was José Luis Cruz (Tucumano) He initially played as an Attacking Midfielder, but at the age of 17 when he joined the River 1st team he was used as a left-back, and to take corners and throw ins.He made his debut on 10 November 2007 in River's 2–1 loss to Huracán and played the full 90 minutes in his debut.