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Midfielder for Rosario Central (Rosario, 1993-1995, 2006-2009, 2010-11), Boca Juniors (Buenos Aires, 1995-96), Real Zaragoza (Spain, 1996-1999), Valencia C.F. (Spain, 1999-2003), Inter Milan (Italy, 2003-2006) and San Lorenzo de Almagro (Buenos Aires, 2009-10); in all 540 games and 55 goals.

56 appearances for Argentina National Football Team (1995-2005); scored 9 goals. Member of the Copa América 1999, 2004, and the Korea/Japan '02 squads.

Honours with Valencia C.F.: Spanish Super Cup (1999); La Liga (2002). Honours with Inter Milan: Coppa Italia: (2005, 2006); Supercoppa Italiana (2005); Serie A (2006).

Was named in the UEFA Team of the year 2001.

Member of the Argentine National team who finishes runner-up at the 2004 Copa América.

Father of Luciano González.

Won the gold medal with Argentina Olympic Football Team in the 2004 Olympic Games.

2011: Retired from football at the age 36.

Played well over 100 games for Real Zaragoza, Valencia C.F. and Rosario Central.

Started his managerial career with the Rosario Central's youth teams.

Head coach of Rosario Central (since 2020).