Photo: Héctor Maffuche (credited) / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Caniggia is one of those players I genuinely loved watching. That blond mane streaming behind him as he tore through defenses defined a certain romantic chaos of 1990s Argentine football. What fascinates me is his audacity off the pitch too: playing for both River Plate and Boca Juniors, the fiercest of rivals, is something few would dare. As Maradona's partner across three World Cups, he was electric, unpredictable, and fearless. I value the way he combined raw speed with a striker's instinct. He was never the safest choice, and that is exactly why he was so thrilling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Claudio Caniggia
- Name (Japanese)
- クラウディオ・カニーヒア
- Reading
- くらうでぃお・かにーひあ
- Born
- January 9, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Henderson, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Claudio Caniggia born?
Born January 9, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Claudio Caniggia from?
Claudio Caniggia is from Henderson, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
What does Claudio Caniggia do?
Claudio Caniggia works as association football player.
How tall is Claudio Caniggia?
Claudio Caniggia is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.