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Osvaldo Ardiles is an association football player and association football coach. Osvaldo Ardiles was born on August 3, 1952 in Bell Ville, Córdoba Province, Argentina. That works out to 74 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include English Football Hall of Fame. The listed height is 169 cm.
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 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dragon
- Origin
- Bell Ville, Córdoba Province, Argentina
- Height
- 169 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. 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 Osvaldo Ardiles born?
Born August 3, 1952 (age 74).
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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