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My Take
Osvaldo Ardiles represents everything I love about cerebral football. A 1978 World Cup winner with Argentina, he then crossed oceans to become a cult hero at Tottenham, where his vision and touch dazzled English crowds. At just 169 cm, he proved that intelligence and ball control trump physique, weaving through midfields alongside Glenn Hoddle and his compatriot Ricardo Villa. His induction into the English Football Hall of Fame speaks to a legacy that transcended borders. I find his post-playing journey as a globe-trotting manager equally compelling. Ardiles played the game like a thoughtful artist, and that elegance still resonates deeply with me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Osvaldo Ardiles
- Name (Japanese)
- オズワルド・アルディレス
- Reading
- おずわるど・あるでぃれす
- Born
- August 3, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Bell Ville, Córdoba Province, Argentina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 169 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Osvaldo Ardiles born?
Born August 3, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Osvaldo Ardiles from?
Osvaldo Ardiles is from Bell Ville, Córdoba Province, Argentina.
What does Osvaldo Ardiles do?
Osvaldo Ardiles works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Osvaldo Ardiles?
Osvaldo Ardiles is 169 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.