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- Birth nameJorge Alberto Francisco Valdano Castellano
- Jorge Valdano is an Argentine former footballer, coach and the former general manager of Real Madrid.
He was born in Las Parejas, Santa Fe Province, and played as a forward throughout his footballing career. He was working as a commentator for BeIN Sports (Spain). He had a major influence in Argentina's 1986 World Cup triumph, including a goal in the final, the Real Madrid striker scored a total of 4 goals in the 1986 FIFA World Cup (1986), and played a major role in Argentina's 1986 World Cup victory.
With the Argentina National Football Team, Valdano took part at the 1975 Copa América as well as the 1982 and 1986s FIFA World Cups. In total, he earned 23 caps for his nation between 1975 and 1990, scoring seven goals.
Although he initially played for Newell's Old Boys, Deportivo Alavés and Real Zaragoza, his most successful period at club level was at Real Madrid, where he won La Liga twice, the Copa de la Liga and two UEFA Cups. As a manager, he coached Spanish sides C.D. Tenerife, Real Madrid and Valencia C.F..- IMDb mini biography by: Tango Papa
- Retired football player and trainer.
- Was general director of the Spanish football team Real Madrid until 2004.
- Former striker for Newell's Old Boys (1973-75), Deportivo Alavés (1975-79), Real Zaragoza (1979-84) and Real Madrid (1984-87).
- Honours with Newell's Old Boys: Argentine Primera División (1974). Honours with Real Madrid: La Liga (1985/86, 1986/87); League Cup (1985); UEFA Cup (1984/85, 1985/86).
- 23 appearances for Argentina National Football Team (1975-1990); scored 7 goals. Won the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
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