Alejandro Sabella

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alejandro Sabella
Occupation	Soccer Coach
Date Of Birth	Nov 5, 1954(1954-11-05)
Age	70
Date Of Death	December 8, 2020, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Birthplace	Argentina
Country	Argentina
Horoscope	Scorpio

Alejandro Sabella Biography

Alejandro Sabella is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Coach who was born on November 5, 1954 in Argentina, Argentina. Former soccer player best known as the manager of the Argentine team which finished as runners-up at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. As a player, he is remembered for his time with teams like River Plate and Sheffield United.

He managed Golden Ball winner Lionel Messi in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

As a footballer, Sabella rose through the junior divisions of River Plate in the early 1970s, when his position of attacking midfielder was covered by Norberto Alonso. His style reflected Alonso’s, with emphasis on individual technique and short passes. His slow pace gained him the nickname of Pachorra (lunfardo, Spanish for “slowcoach”). In 1975, River Plate won their first title after an 18-year drought, and Alonso became the fans’ undisputed hero. Sabella got his break in 1976, when Alonso was transferred to Marseille. He played a key role when River won the 1977 Metropolitano championship. Nevertheless, when Alonso returned to River Plate, Sabella was again relegated to the bench.

Sheffield United had tried to sign the teenage Diego Maradona from Argentinos Juniors, however, the club decided that Maradona was too expensive. Therefore, United turned to Sabella, who they signed for £160,000 on 19 July 1978. Known as Alex while in England, Sabella made his debut for the Blades in a 2–1 defeat against Leyton Orient on 19 August 1978.

He was born into a wealthy family from Buenos Aires.

Alejandro Sabella Net Worth

Alejandro Sabella is one of the richest Soccer Coach from Argentina. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alejandro Sabella 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a law student at the University of Buenos Aires.

He managed Estudiantes to the Apertura title in 2010.

Alejandro Esteban Sabella (locally [saˈβela] ; born 5 November 1954) is an Argentine football manager and former player. Born in Buenos Aires, he began his playing career with River Plate in his home country before moving to England in 1978 to play for Sheffield United. Known as “Alex” while in England (an anglicized version of his real name), Sabella then had a spell with another English side, Leeds United, before returning to South America and representing Estudiantes, Grêmio, Ferro Carril Oeste and Irapuato.

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Who is Alejandro Sabella Dating?

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When Bilardo was put in charge of the Argentine national team, Sabella competed for his place with veterans Norberto Alonso and Ricardo Bochini, as well as younger players like Carlos Daniel Tapia, Jorge Burruchaga and Diego Maradona. Sabella played eight times for the national team, playing in all four games in the 1983 Copa América and in four friendlies; against Chile in May 1983 (as substitute), Paraguay in July 1983, Brazil in June 1984 and Uruguay in July 1984.

Facts & Trivia

Alejandro Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Argentina. Alejandro Sabella celebrates birthday on November 5 of every year.

After retirement, Sabella became a coach, but worked mostly as field assistant for Daniel Passarella. The duo coached the Argentina national team, Italian side Parma, the Uruguay national football team, Mexican Monterrey, and Brazilian Corinthians. In 2006, they were hired back by River Plate, that finished in third place in the Apertura tournament.

Why did Alejandro Sabella leave Argentina?

Apparently Sabella came to the conclusion that he was no longer fully invested in Argentina’s head coaching position. His relinquishment of the job now opens up a prestigious and highly coveted position in the world of international soccer.

Where is Alejandro Sabella now?

Death. Sabella died on 8 December 2020 due to an intra-hospital virus which aggravated a heart disease. He was 66 years old.

Is Alejandro Sabella dead?

December 8, 2020

What happened Argentina coach?

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni, positive for COVID , will miss match against Chile. Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed in a news conference this Wednesday that he won’t travel with the delegation ahead of World Cup Qualifier against Chile in the desert city of Calama, 2.260 meters above sea level.

Who is Brazil's manager?

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