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Daniel Passarella, born on May 25, 1953 in Chacabuco, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, is an association football player and association football coach. That puts Daniel Passarella at 73 years old in 2026. The listed height is 177 cm.
My Take
Daniel Passarella belongs in any honest conversation about the greatest defenders ever, and I have no objection to that ranking. Captaining Argentina to the 1978 World Cup on home soil and then winning again in 1986 makes him the only Argentine to lift the trophy twice as a player, a staggering distinction. At only 177 cm he was small for a center-back, yet he commanded defenses through sheer will and leadership, later managing the national team as well. From Chacabuco to the summit of world football twice over, he is exactly the kind of indomitable competitor I admire.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Daniel Passarella
- Name (Japanese)
- ダニエル・パサレラ
- Reading
- だにえる・ぱされら
- Born
- May 25, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Chacabuco, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Height
- 177 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Daniel Passarella born?
Born May 25, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Daniel Passarella from?
Daniel Passarella is from Chacabuco, Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
What does Daniel Passarella do?
Daniel Passarella works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Daniel Passarella?
Daniel Passarella is 177 cm.
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