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My Take
For me, Jorge Burruchaga will always be defined by a single sprint. He scored the winning goal in the 1986 World Cup final, the kind of moment that fixes a footballer in collective memory forever. What I appreciate, though, is that he wasn't just a finisher; the records describe him as an attacking midfielder as much as a forward, the connective player who makes the famous goals possible. The nickname Burru fits that unfussy, working profile. He later moved into coaching, which tells me the game stayed in him well past his playing days. A career that peaked on the biggest stage imaginable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jorge Burruchaga
- Name (Japanese)
- ホルヘ・ブルチャガ
- Reading
- ほるへ・ぶるちゃが
- Born
- October 9, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Gualeguay, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina
- Height
- 176 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jorge Burruchaga born?
Born October 9, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Jorge Burruchaga from?
Jorge Burruchaga is from Gualeguay, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina.
What does Jorge Burruchaga do?
Jorge Burruchaga works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Jorge Burruchaga?
Jorge Burruchaga is 176 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.