Jorge Burruchaga
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Jorge Burruchaga is a celebrated Argentina Association football coach, born in 1962, known for their distinctive work in the field.
Argentine footballer and manager
"Jorge Burruchaga's career defining moment came in the 1986 FIFA World Cup final, where he scored the decisive goal against West Germany in the 83rd minute." β About Jorge Burruchaga
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Born
Years in career45 years active
October 9th, 1962
Birthplace
Gualeguay
Known for
β Association football coach
Nationality
Argentina
Height
176 cm (5'9") (average)
Generation
Baby Boomer
Career
45 years
Region
South America
How Jorge Burruchaga compares to other Association football coachs
πJorge Burruchaga is 7 years older than the average Association football coach
π2cm taller than the average Association football coach
| Metric | Jorge Burruchaga | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 63 | 56 | +7 yrs |
| Height | 176cm (5'9") | 174cm | +2cm |
| Career length | 45 yrs | ~35 yrs | +10 yrs |
| Based on 470 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Jorge Burruchaga
Did you know?
Did you know that Jorge Burruchaga was involved in a match-fixing investigation in France during his playing career, though he was later acquitted?
5 Lesser-known facts
- His son, Mauro Burruchaga, is also a professional footballer, playing in the lower divisions of France.
- He won the French Division 1 title with FC Nantes in 1995 as a player.
- As a technical director, he guided Arsenal de SarandΓ to their first Copa Sudamericana title in 2007.
- He played a crucial role in Independiente's 1984 Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup victories.
- He served as the General Manager for Club AtlΓ©tico Independiente, his former club, in 2020.
Career highlight
Jorge Burruchaga's career defining moment came in the 1986 FIFA World Cup final, where he scored the decisive goal against West Germany in the 83rd minute. This iconic strike secured Argentina's second World Cup title and cemented his place in football history.
Legacy
He is forever remembered as a national hero in Argentina for his World Cup-winning goal, symbolizing a golden era of Argentine football alongside Diego Maradona.