Jorge Sampaoli

Jorge Sampaoli, born on March thirteenth, nineteen sixty, is a prominent Argentine football manager and former player. His playing career, albeit brief, took place in Argentina's amateur leagues but was unfortunately curtailed due to injuries. This setback, however, paved the way for a successful coaching journey that would see him make significant contributions to football across South America.

Beginning his coaching career, Sampaoli took charge of various clubs in Argentina, Peru, Chile, and Ecuador. His tenure at Universidad de Chile marked a turning point, where he garnered acclaim for his dynamic style of play, reminiscent of the tactics employed by Marcelo Bielsa. Under his leadership, the club clinched three league titles and the prestigious Copa Sudamericana in two thousand eleven, establishing Sampaoli as a formidable force in football management.

In two thousand twelve, Sampaoli was appointed as the head coach of the Chile national team, a role that culminated in a historic victory at the Copa América in two thousand fifteen, held on home soil. This achievement solidified his reputation and opened doors for his first international experience in Europe with Spanish club Sevilla in two thousand sixteen.

Following his successful stint in Spain, Sampaoli returned to his roots, taking the helm of the Argentina national team in two thousand seventeen, where he led his country during the two thousand eighteen FIFA World Cup. His coaching journey continued with various clubs in Brazil, including Santos, Atlético Mineiro, and Flamengo, as well as in France with Marseille and Rennes, and a second term at Sevilla, showcasing his adaptability and enduring influence in the world of football.