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Héctor Cúper is an association football player and association football coach. Héctor Cúper was born on November 16, 1955 in Chabás, Santa Fe Province, Argentina. That works out to 70 years old in 2026. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Héctor Cúper's 463 appearances for Ferro Carril Oeste tell me everything about his character: loyalty and durability rarely seen in modern football. As a manager he has wandered from Europe to the Middle East and now Peru's Universitario, building a reputation as a pragmatic, defense-minded tactician. I respect coaches who stick to a clear philosophy across decades and continents rather than chasing fashion. The nickname Cabezón adds a human charm to a famously stubborn competitor. From Santa Fe to the touchline, Cúper strikes me as a true journeyman craftsman of the game I genuinely admire.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Héctor Cúper
- Name (Japanese)
- エクトル・クーペル
- Reading
- えくとる・くーぺる
- Born
- November 16, 1955 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
- Origin
- Chabás, Santa Fe Province, Argentina
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Links
3. About this entry
Tags
- 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 Héctor Cúper born?
Born November 16, 1955 (age 70).
Where is Héctor Cúper from?
Héctor Cúper is from Chabás, Santa Fe Province, Argentina.
What does Héctor Cúper do?
Héctor Cúper works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Héctor Cúper?
Héctor Cúper is 180 cm.
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