Oscar Malbernat facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Oscar Miguel Malbernat Candela | ||
| Date of birth | 2 February 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | La Plata, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 9 August 2019 (aged 75) | ||
| Place of death | La Plata, Argentina | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1962–1972 | Estudiantes LP | 233 | (?) |
| 1972 | Boca Juniors | 18 | (0) |
| 1973 | Racing Club | ? | (?) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1965–1970 | Argentina | 14 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1984 | Cerro Porteño | ||
| 1985 | Nacional | ||
| 1986–1988 | Estudiantes | ||
| 1989 | Deportivo Quito | ||
| 1990 | Barcelona SC | ||
| 1991 | El Nacional | ||
| 1992 | LDU Quito | ||
| 1993 | Guaraní | ||
| 1994 | Deportivo Quito | ||
| 1995–1996 | Provincial Osorno | ||
| 1997–1999 | Audax Italiano | ||
| 2000–2001 | Cobreloa | ||
| 2002–2003 | Estudiantes LP | ||
| 2004 | Universitario | ||
| 2005 | U. San Martín | ||
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Oscar Miguel Cacho Malbernat Candela (born February 2, 1944 – died August 9, 2019) was a famous Argentine football player. He was best known as the captain of Estudiantes de La Plata. During his time as captain from 1967 to 1972, his team achieved amazing success. They won a local championship in 1967, three Copa Libertadores titles in a row (1968, 1969, 1970), and one Intercontinental Cup in 1968.
In the 1968 Intercontinental Cup, he famously played against Manchester United's star player, George Best. Oscar Malbernat also played for Boca Juniors in 1972 and Racing Club de Avellaneda in 1973 before he retired from playing.
After his playing career, Malbernat became a football manager. He coached many different clubs across South America. This included his old club Estudiantes on two occasions. He also managed teams in countries like Paraguay, Ecuador, Chile, and Peru. Later in his career, Malbernat worked with the youth teams at Estudiantes, helping young players develop their skills.
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Oscar Malbernat's Amazing Achievements
Oscar Malbernat was a very successful player, especially with Estudiantes de La Plata. He was a key part of one of the most famous teams in Argentine football history.
Winning the Argentine Championship
In 1967, Oscar Malbernat led Estudiantes de La Plata to win the Primera División Metropolitano. This was a major championship in Argentina. It showed how strong the team was becoming.
Conquering South America: Copa Libertadores
Estudiantes de La Plata, with Malbernat as captain, won the Copa Libertadores three times in a row. This is South America's biggest club football competition.
- 1968
- 1969 (This was the second win in a row!)
- 1970 (Making it three in a row, a truly special achievement!)
Becoming World Champions: Intercontinental Cup
After winning the Copa Libertadores in 1968, Estudiantes played in the Intercontinental Cup. This match was against the European champions, Manchester United. Estudiantes won this important game, making them champions of the world!
Other Important Wins
Oscar Malbernat also helped Estudiantes win the Copa Interamericana in 1968. This competition was played between the champions of South America and North/Central America.
Playing for Other Big Clubs
After his successful time at Estudiantes, Oscar Malbernat played for two other well-known Argentine clubs:
- Boca Juniors: He played for this famous team in 1972.
- Racing Club: He joined Racing Club in 1973 for his final playing season.
Life After Playing: A Manager's Career
After retiring as a player, Oscar Malbernat became a football manager. He coached many teams throughout South America. He returned to manage his beloved Estudiantes de La Plata twice. He also managed clubs in several different countries, sharing his knowledge and experience. Later, he focused on helping young players grow by working with the youth divisions at Estudiantes.
See also
In Spanish: Oscar Malbernat para niños
