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My Take
Ruggeri is my idea of a defender's defender. Anchoring Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning side, the towering centre-back nicknamed El Cabezón won with his head as much as his frame. Two Copa América titles and a Confederations Cup show he delivered when the nation was watching. What I respect most is the journey: from tiny Corral de Bustos in Córdoba to the summit of the world game, pure grit. That he moved into coaching tells me he wanted to hand his winner's mentality to the next generation. I will always favor the unglamorous players who shut games down, and he was a master of it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Oscar Ruggeri
- Name (Japanese)
- オスカル・ルジェリ
- Reading
- おすかる・るじぇり
- Born
- January 26, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Corral de Bustos, Córdoba Province, Argentina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 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 Oscar Ruggeri born?
Born January 26, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Oscar Ruggeri from?
Oscar Ruggeri is from Corral de Bustos, Córdoba Province, Argentina.
What does Oscar Ruggeri do?
Oscar Ruggeri works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Oscar Ruggeri?
Oscar Ruggeri is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
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.