Claudio Biaggio facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Claudio Darío Biaggio | ||
| Date of birth | 2 July 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.77 m | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1986–1988 | General Belgrano | ||
| 1989 | All Boys de Santa Rosa | 7 | (3) |
| 1989–1990 | Peñarol | ||
| 1990–1992 | Danubio | 48 | (24) |
| 1992–1996 | San Lorenzo | 95 | (36) |
| 1996–1997 | Bordeaux | 16 | (7) |
| 1997–1999 | San Lorenzo | 74 | (29) |
| 1999–2001 | Colón | 50 | (16) |
| 2001 | Avispa Fukuoka | 12 | (2) |
| 2002 | Deportivo Cuenca | 5 | (0) |
| 2002 | Danubio | 12 | (5) |
| 2003 | Oriente Petrolero | 15 | (13) |
| 2004 | La Plata FC | 9 | (5) |
| 2005 | Juventud de Las Piedras | 16 | (4) |
| 2006 | Deportivo Laferrere | 8 | (2) |
| 2006 | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 6 | (1) |
| 2007 | Teodelina FBC | ||
| 2009–2010 | Ferro Carril Sud | 23 | (5) |
| 2010 | Atlético Tapalqué | ||
| National team | |||
| 1995 | Argentina | 1 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2014–2017 | San Lorenzo (youth) | ||
| 2017 | San Lorenzo (caretaker) | ||
| 2017–2018 | San Lorenzo | ||
| 2020 | Chacarita Juniors | ||
| 2021 | Sud América | ||
| 2022 | The Strongest | ||
| 2023 | Always Ready | ||
| 2023 | The Strongest | ||
| 2024 | Nacional Potosí | ||
| 2024 | ADT | ||
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Claudio Darío Biaggio, born on July 2, 1967, is a well-known Argentine football manager and a former player. He played as a striker, which means he was a forward player whose main job was to score goals.
During his professional playing career, Biaggio played for many important football clubs. He played in his home country, Argentina, for teams like Belgrano, San Lorenzo de Almagro, and Colón de Santa Fe. He also played internationally in Uruguay for Peñarol and Danubio. His career also took him to France, where he played for Girondins de Bordeaux, to Japan with Avispa Fukuoka, Ecuador with Deportivo Cuenca, and Bolivia with Oriente Petrolero. He even played one game for the Argentina national team in 1995.
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Playing Career Highlights
Claudio Biaggio started his football journey in Argentina. He quickly became known for his goal-scoring abilities. He spent a significant part of his career at San Lorenzo de Almagro, where he was a key player.
He also had adventures playing football in different countries. His time in France with Girondins de Bordeaux and in Japan with Avispa Fukuoka showed his talent on a global stage. Later in his career, he played for clubs in South America, including Uruguay, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
Coaching Career
After a long and successful playing career, Biaggio decided to become a football coach. He started by working with younger players, helping them learn the game.
Coaching at San Lorenzo
Biaggio began his coaching journey at San Lorenzo de Almagro, a club he knew very well from his playing days. He first coached the youth teams. In January 2014, he became the manager of San Lorenzo's reserve team. This meant he was in charge of the players who were almost ready for the main professional team.
On November 22, 2017, Biaggio was asked to be the temporary manager for the main San Lorenzo team. This happened after the previous manager left. He did such a good job that in December 2017, he was officially named the permanent manager of the club. He led the team for a while, but in October 2018, he decided to step down. During his time as manager, he led San Lorenzo in 43 games, winning 19 of them.
Coaching Other Teams
After leaving San Lorenzo, Biaggio continued his coaching career with other clubs. On February 28, 2020, he was appointed manager of Chacarita Juniors. He has also managed teams like Sud América, The Strongest, Always Ready, Nacional Potosí, and ADT.
Honours and Achievements
Claudio Biaggio won several important titles during his playing career:
- San Lorenzo
- Argentine Primera División: 1995 Clausura (This means San Lorenzo won the league championship in the first half of the 1994-1995 season).
- Danubio
- Torneo Clausura: 2002 Clausura (Danubio won the closing tournament of the Uruguayan league in 2002).
- Ferro Carril Sud
- Torneo del Interior: 2009 Torneo del Interior (This was a regional tournament in Argentina that Ferro Carril Sud won).
See also
In Spanish: Claudio Biaggio para niños
