- Born
- Birth nameClaudio Paul Caniggia
- Height1.75 m
- Claudio Paul Caniggia is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as forward or winger. Caniggia played 50 times for the Argentina national team. He appeared in three World Cups, and was a member of both rival clubs River Plate and Boca Juniors.
At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Caniggia scored two goals to help Argentina reach the final but was suspended for the final against West Germany.
Caniggia also scored two goals at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in a first-round match against Nigeria.
As well as appearing for River Plate and Boca Juniors, his other clubs include Atalanta, Benfica, Dundee and Rangers. Throughout his playing career, he played for clubs in Argentina, Italy, Portugal, Scotland, Qatar and England- IMDb mini biography by: Bonitao
- SpouseMariana Nannis(1988 - present) (filed for divorce, 3 children)
- ChildrenKevin Caniggia
- 50 appearances for Argentina National Football Team (1987-2002); scored 16 goals. Member of the Copa América 1987, 1989, 1991, and the Italy '90, USA '94 and Korea Japan '02 squads.
- Forward for River Plate (1985-1988), Hellas Verona (1988-89), Atalanta (1989-1992, 1998-2000), A.S. Roma (1992-1994), S.L. Benfica (1994-95), Boca Juniors (1995-1998), Dundee (2000-01), Rangers F.C. (2001-2003), Qatar SC (2003-04) and Wembley F.C. (2012).
- Honours with River Plate: Argentine Primera División x1 (1986); Copa Libertadores x1 (1986); Intercontinental Cup x1 (1986); Interamerican Cup x1 (1987). Honours with Rangers F.C.: Scottish League Cup x2 (2002, 2003); Scottish Cup x2 (2002, 2003); Scottish Premier League x1 (2003). Honours with Qatar SC: Prince Cup x1 (2004).
- Father of, with Mariana Nannis, Kevin Caniggia (b. 1991) and twins Charlotte Caniggia & Alexander Caniggia (b. 1993).
- Resides in Marbella, Spain.
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