Marcelo Bielsa

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marcelo Bielsa
Occupation	Football Manager
Date Of Birth	Jul 21, 1955(1955-07-21)
Age	69
Birthplace	Rosario
Country	Argentina
Birth City	Santa Fe
Horoscope	Cancer

Marcelo Bielsa Biography

Marcelo Bielsa is one of the most popular and richest Football Manager who was born on July 21, 1955 in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.

In 1980, after retiring from playing in football, Bielsa decided to start a career as a football manager. His first job was coaching the youth divisions of Newell’s. In 1990, he was given the task of managing their first team, where he would go on to win the 1990 Torneo Apertura and the 1990–91 Torneo Integración, defeating Boca Juniors on penalties. Bielsa managed the squad that competed in the final of the 1992 Copa Libertadores, losing to São Paulo on penalties. Weeks after the Libertadores defeat, Bielsa and Newell’s won the 1992 Torneo Clausura. After a period in Mexico, he returned to Argentina and won another league title – the 1998 Clausura – while coaching Vélez Sarsfield.

In 1998, Bielsa was given the job of manager at Spanish La Liga side Espanyol, but he soon left after being offered the management of the Argentina national team later that year, taking over after a four-year period by Daniel Passarella as manager. At the 1999 Copa América, Argentina were beaten 3–0 by Colombia in a game where Argentina forward Martin Palermo missed three penalties and Bielsa was sent off. On Bielsa’s post match reaction Tim Vickery of the BBC writes,

Marcelo Bielsa Net Worth

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

Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera (American Spanish: [maɾˈselo alˈβeɾto ˈβjelsa] , nicknamed Loco Bielsa [ˈloko ˈβjelsa] , meaning Madman Bielsa; born 21 July 1955) is an Argentine professional football manager and former player who played as a defender. He is the head coach of Championship club Leeds United.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Marcelo Bielsa height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Marcus weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Marcelo Bielsa Dating?

According to our records, Marcelo Bielsa married to Laura Bracalenti. As of December 1, 2023, Marcelo Bielsa’s is not dating anyone.

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After Athletic lost the first leg of the semi-final 2–1 in Lisbon, they overturned this result in the return leg and ran out 4–3 winners on aggregate when Fernando Llorente scored the winner in the 88th minute. This set up a match with Atlético Madrid in an all-Spanish Europa League final. Athletic, however, would lose 3–0 in the final, played on 9 May at the Arena Națională, Bucharest. On 25 May 2012, Athletic also lost the Copa del Rey Final against Barcelona at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, falling 3–0.

Facts & Trivia

Marcus Ranked on the list of most popular Football Manager. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Argentina. Marcelo Bielsa celebrates birthday on July 21 of every year.

He adapted to an attacking 4–3–3 at Athletic Bilbao (as seen in the 2012 UEFA Europa League Final), with full-backs pushing forward and a converted midfielder in the back line also involved in build-up play, with the pressing and coordination elements still in evidence.

Does Leeds manager speak English?

Marcelo Bielsa says his lack of English is one of his “big deficits” , despite the language barrier proving no obstacle to his Leeds side in the Premier League. The 65-year-old Argentine, who was appointed head coach in June 2018, conducts his media interviews with a translator.

Who is Marcelo Bielsa new translator?

Jesse Marsch named as Leeds’ new boss Marcelo Bielsa’s translator Andres Clavijo has sent a heartfelt message to Leeds United fans after leaving the club in the wake of the Argentine’s sacking. Bielsa was given his marching orders at the weekend following an egregious run of form from the Yorkshire club.

Is Leeds manager autistic?

07 Feb / autty. Marcelo Bielsa has been labelled ‘a bit autistic’ by two former France players that were familiar with his work at Marseille. Frank Leboeuf and Christophe Dugarry have slammed the Leeds manager for his behaviour during his spell with the Ligue 1 club between 2014 and 2015.

Who is Marcelo Bielsa wife?

Laura Bracalenti

What happened to Bielsa's interpreter?

A ndres Clavijo, who became a cult hero at Leeds United as Marcelo Bielsa’s translator, has left the club. After two years as the Argentine’s interpreter for media duties and team talks, alongside his role as first-team performance analyst, the Londoner has revealed his own exit following Bielsa’s.