1. Club career
Federico Freire's professional football journey began in Argentina, followed by a brief stint in Italy, and then a return to his home country, marking various transfers and key moments in his career.
1.1. Vélez Sarsfield
Freire commenced his professional career with the Argentine club Vélez Sarsfield in 2011. He received his first call-up to the senior squad on May 29, 2011, for a match against Tigre, which Vélez Sarsfield lost 2-1. His professional debut followed on November 27, 2011, in a 1-1 home draw against Colón. Over his tenure with Vélez Sarsfield, Freire made 11 official league appearances before securing a transfer to the Italian Serie A.
1.2. Calcio Catania
On July 5, 2013, Federico Freire officially signed with the Italian Serie A club Catania. Although the 22-year-old midfielder had already signed his contract on June 10, the official deposit with the Lega Serie A occurred in July. He joined Catania on a Bosman free transfer. His acquisition did not require a non-EU transfer slot, as Freire also possessed a Spanish passport. He made his debut in a Serie A match against Torino on November 24, 2013, entering as a substitute in the final six minutes of the game. However, he struggled to gain further playing time and did not appear in any other matches for Catania during his nearly half-year stay.
1.3. Arsenal de Sarandí
On February 3, 2014, Freire returned to Argentina, joining Arsenal, which concluded his brief career at Calcio Catania. Initially, despite being brought into the team by coach Gustavo Alfaro, Freire found it challenging to secure significant minutes on the field. On April 15, 2014, coach Alfaro was discharged from Arsenal, and Martín Palermo was subsequently appointed as the new coach. Under Martín Palermo's management, Freire's skills were quickly recognized, leading to increased participation. He played two times in local tournaments and made six appearances in the prestigious Copa Libertadores.
2. Honours
; Vélez Sarsfield
- Argentine Primera División (2): 2011 Clausura, 2012 Inicial