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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 177 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
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 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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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.