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72 years |
Birth date |
February 6, 1952 |
Zodiac sign |
Aquarius |
Place of Birth |
Argentina |
Occupation |
Football player, football manager |
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Ricardo Antonio La Volpe Guarchoni, (Spanish pronunciation: ; born 6 February 1952) is a former Argentine footballer and current manager of Mexican club Toluca. He is a World Cup-winning goalkeeper who played for most of his career in Argentina and Mexico.
As a coach, La Volpe was in charge of both the Mexico and Costa Rica national teams, coaching the former at the 2006 World Cup. As a club manager, he won the league title in the 1992–93 season with Atlante.
In Argentina, La Volpe played for Banfield and San Lorenzo. In Mexico he played for Atlante and Oaxtepec.
La Volpe made eight total appearances with Argentina throughout his career. He won, as the reserve goalkeeper, the 1978 FIFA World Cup with Argentina.
Ricardo La Volpe began his career as a coach in the Mexican league in 1989, managing several teams such as Oaxtepec, Puebla, Atlante, Guadalajara, Querétaro, América, Atlas, Toluca, and Monterrey. Despite mixed results, La Volpe earned a reputation for his offensive-style of football. He led Atlante to the 1992–1993 season championship and reached the league final with Atlas in 1999.
Height | 6 ft 2 in / 188 cm |
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Weight | 187 lb / 85 kg |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Dark brown |
Nationality | Argentinean |
Race / ethnicity | Latino |