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Public records list Mauricio Pellegrino as an association football player and association football coach. Mauricio Pellegrino was born in Leones, Córdoba Province, Argentina on October 5, 1971. That works out to 55 years old in 2026. The listed height is 193 cm.
My Take
Mauricio Pellegrino represents a type of footballer I have a soft spot for: the unglamorous centre-back who builds his career on reliability rather than highlights. From a small town in Córdoba to a long run with Vélez Sarsfield and nearly a decade across La Liga, he embodied the quiet craft of defending. What I find admirable is how naturally that mindset carried into management, where he keeps grinding to lay foundations for his teams. He blends Argentine grit with Spanish refinement, and I trust coaches who learned the game from the back. Substance over spectacle has always aged well in my view.
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- Name (English)
- Mauricio Pellegrino
- Name (Japanese)
- マウリシオ・ペジェグリーノ
- Reading
- まうりしお・ぺじぇぐりーの
- Born
- October 5, 1971 (age 55)
- Origin
- Leones, Córdoba Province, Argentina
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
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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 Mauricio Pellegrino born?
Mauricio Pellegrino was born on October 5, 1971 and is 55 years old.
Where is Mauricio Pellegrino from?
Mauricio Pellegrino is from Leones, Córdoba Province, Argentina.
What does Mauricio Pellegrino do?
Mauricio Pellegrino works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Mauricio Pellegrino?
Mauricio Pellegrino is 193 cm tall.
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