Oscar Ruggeri

Quick Facts

Full Name	Oscar Ruggeri
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 26, 1962(1962-01-26)
Age	62
Birthplace	Corral de Bustos
Country	Argentina
Birth City	Corral de Bustos
Horoscope	Aquarius

Oscar Ruggeri Biography

Oscar Ruggeri is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on January 26, 1962 in Corral de Bustos, Corral de Bustos, Argentina. Oscar Alfredo Ruggeri (born 26 January 1962) is an Argentinian former professional footballer who played as defender. Nicknamed El Cabezón (“The Big-Headed One”), Ruggeri achieved success at the international level with the Argentina national team, being part of the teams that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup, two editions of the Copa América and the 1992 King Fahd Cup. At the club level, Ruggeri’s most successful stint was with Argentine club River Plate, where he won the 1986 Copa Libertadores (also the club’s first win in this tournament) the 1986 Copa Interamericana and the 1986 Intercontinental Cup. Known for his rough style of play when marking opposing players and aerial ability, Ruggeri is considered one of the all-time best defenders to come out of Argentina. Following his retirement as a player, Ruggeri turned to managing, where he held posts in Argentina, Mexico and Spain. His last job as a manager was in 2006 with Argentine club San Lorenzo. Since then, Ruggeri went on to have a career on Argentine television, as commentator on football shows. He is currently a member of 90 Minutos de Fútbol, which airs in Fox Sports Latin America.

Ruggeri’s son, Stephan, is a professional footballer. Ruggeri himself appeared on the 2016 edition of Bailando por un Sueño with his daughter, Candela.

Oscar Ruggeri Net Worth

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

Ruggeri started his career at Boca Juniors, playing with Diego Maradona, with whom he won a league title in 1981. In 1985, he moved to rivals River Plate, where he won the Copa Libertadores, the Intercontinental Cup and another league title in 1986. In 1988, he left for Europe where he played for Spanish clubs Logroñes and Real Madrid, where he won yet another league championship. He also played for Vélez Sársfield, Ancona in Italy, América in Mexico, San Lorenzo and Lanús, where he ended his career.

During his career he represented his country in three World Cups, captaining Argentina in the final two games of the 1994 competition, after Diego Maradona was expelled from the tournament. Ruggeri was also a key piece in the Argentina teams that won the trophy in 1986 and lost the final to West-Germany in 1990. After losing to Romania in the 1994 tournament, Ruggeri retired from international football having played 97 international games, an Argentine record until it was surpassed by Diego Simeone.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Oscar Ruggeri height 6 ft 0 in Iman weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Oscar Ruggeri Dating?

According to our records, Oscar Ruggeri married to Nancy Otero. As of December 1, 2023, Oscar Ruggeri’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Iman Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Argentina. Oscar Ruggeri celebrates birthday on January 26 of every year.