Sporting icons - Daniel Passarella - career details & video of this Argentine soccer legend





Daniel Passarella, born on May 25, 1953, in Chacabuco, Argentina, is a renowned figure in football both as a player and a coach. Here are the detailed highlights of his career:

 Playing Career
- **River Plate (1974-1982, 1988-1989)**: Passarella began his professional career with River Plate, where he became known for his strong defensive skills and scoring ability, an unusual trait for a defender. He won multiple Argentine Primera División titles with the club.
- **Fiorentina (1982-1986)**: Passarella moved to Italy to play for Fiorentina, where he continued to be a standout defender in Serie A, noted for his leadership and goal-scoring from the back.
- **Inter Milan (1986-1988)**: He continued his career in Serie A with Inter Milan, further establishing his reputation as one of the top defenders in the world.

International Career
- **Argentina National Team (1976-1986)**: Passarella had a distinguished international career, earning 70 caps and scoring 22 goals. He captained Argentina to victory in the 1978 FIFA World Cup held in Argentina, becoming the first Argentine captain to lift the World Cup. Argentina beat Netherlands  3-1 in the final.  He also played in the 1982 World cup  and 1986 World Cup qualifiers ,  although Passarella did not play in the 1986 World cup  due to illness.




Coaching Career
- **River Plate (1989-1994, 2006-2007)**: After retiring as a player, Passarella began his coaching career with River Plate, where he won several domestic titles.
- **Argentina National Team (1994-1998)**: Passarella served as the head coach of the national team, leading them to the quarterfinals of the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
- **Other Clubs and National Teams**: Passarella also coached various other teams, including the Uruguayan national team, Monterrey in Mexico, Corinthians in Brazil, and Parma in Italy.

Administrative Career
- **River Plate Presidency (2009-2013)**: Passarella was elected president of River Plate in 2009. His tenure was marked by some controversy and challenges, including the club's first relegation in history in 2011.

Daniel Passarella is celebrated for his contributions to football both on and off the field, known for his leadership, defensive prowess, and scoring ability as a player, as well as his tactical acumen as a coach.

In the below video  watch the skill facets of Daniel Passarella 



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