Pedro Troglio facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 28 July 1965 | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.72 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Instituto (manager) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1983–1988 | River Plate | 59 | (3) |
| 1988–1989 | Verona | 32 | (1) |
| 1989–1991 | Lazio | 40 | (1) |
| 1991–1994 | Ascoli | 106 | (13) |
| 1994–1996 | Avispa Fukuoka | 56 | (20) |
| 1997–2002 | Gimnasia La Plata | 124 | (4) |
| 2002–2003 | Villa Dálmine | 31 | (4) |
| Total | 448 | (46) | |
| National team | |||
| 1987–1990 | Argentina | 21 | (2) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2004–2005 | Godoy Cruz | ||
| 2005–2007 | Gimnasia La Plata | ||
| 2007–2008 | Independiente | ||
| 2008–2010 | Cerro Porteño | ||
| 2010–2011 | Argentinos Juniors | ||
| 2011–2016 | Gimnasia La Plata | ||
| 2016 | Tigre | ||
| 2017–2018 | Universitario | ||
| 2018–2019 | Gimnasia La Plata | ||
| 2019–2021 | CD Olimpia | ||
| 2022 | San Lorenzo | ||
| 2022–2024 | CD Olimpia | ||
| 2025– | Instituto | ||
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Pedro Antonio Troglio (born July 28, 1965) is a well-known Argentine football manager and former player. He played as a midfielder, which is a key position in the middle of the football field. Currently, he is the manager of the football club Instituto.
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Pedro Troglio's Playing Days
Pedro Troglio had an exciting career as a football player. He played for big clubs like River Plate in Argentina. He also proudly represented his country, Argentina, in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. During this important tournament, he even scored a goal against the USSR.
Playing in Italy and Japan
After his time in Argentina, Pedro spent a big part of his playing career in Italy. He played for several teams in Italy's top league, Serie A, including Hellas Verona, Lazio, and Ascoli. He also played in Serie B, which is Italy's second division.
Later in his career, Pedro Troglio moved to Japan to play for Avispa Fukuoka. He then returned to Argentina, playing for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata and Villa Dálmine. He played many games throughout his career, showing his skill and dedication on the field.
Pedro Troglio's Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Pedro Troglio became a football coach. He started coaching Godoy Cruz in Argentina. In March 2005, he took over Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, a team that was struggling. He helped them stay in the top division, the Primera.
Success and Challenges as a Coach
The next season, Pedro led Gimnasia to a fantastic second-place finish in a major tournament called the Apertura. This was one of the best results the club had ever achieved. Because of his success, Gimnasia honored him by retiring his number 21 jersey in June 2006. This was the first time an Argentine football club had ever retired a player's number!
After a few years, Pedro moved on to coach other teams. He managed Independiente and then Cerro Porteño in Paraguay. In 2009, he led Cerro Porteño to win the Apertura championship. He also coached Argentinos Juniors before returning to Gimnasia.
Coaching in Honduras
In 2019, Pedro Troglio took on a new challenge in Honduras, becoming the manager of CD Olimpia. This club is known for having won many titles in Honduras. When he arrived, the team hadn't won a championship in six tournaments. Pedro quickly changed that! He led Olimpia to win the 2019–20 Apertura title, ending their long wait for a championship.
He continued to have great success with Olimpia, winning multiple league titles. In 2022, he also led them to win the CONCACAF League, a big international club competition. After a short time coaching San Lorenzo in Argentina, he returned to Olimpia in June 2022 to continue his winning streak.
Honours and Achievements
Pedro Troglio has won many awards and championships throughout his career, both as a player and as a manager.
As a Player
River Plate
- Argentine Primera División: 1985–86
- Copa Libertadores: 1986 (a major South American club tournament)
- Intercontinental Cup: 1986 (a competition between European and South American champions)
- Copa Interamericana: 1986
Avispa Fukuoka
- Japan Football League: 1995
Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
- Argentine Primera División runner-up: 2001-02
Villa Dálmine
- Primera C Metropolitana runner-up: 2002–03
Argentina National Team
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1990 (his team finished second in the world!)
As a Manager
Cerro Porteño
- Paraguayan Primera División: 2009 (Apertura tournament)
C.D. Olimpia
- Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Honduras:
- 2019 Apertura
- 2020 Apertura
- 2021 Clausura
- 2021 Apertura
- 2022 Apertura
- 2023 Clausura
- CONCACAF League: 2022 (a big tournament for clubs in North, Central America, and the Caribbean)
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Troglio para niños
