Sergio Almirón (footballer, born 1958)

Sergio Almirón, born on August eighteenth, nineteen fifty-eight, is a distinguished Argentine retired footballer who made his mark as a centre-forward. His career spanned from nineteen seventy-eight to nineteen ninety-three, during which he showcased his talents with several clubs, including Newell's Old Boys, Tours FC in France, UANL Tigres in Mexico, Estudiantes, Central Córdoba, and Talleres de Córdoba.

Almirón's most notable achievement came in nineteen eighty-six when he was part of the Argentina squad that triumphed in the FIFA World Cup. Although he did not step onto the pitch during the tournament, his presence in the squad was significant. Interestingly, he was assigned the number one shirt, a number typically reserved for goalkeepers, due to Argentina's alphabetical squad numbering policy at the time.

Beyond his playing career, Almirón transitioned into coaching, sharing his extensive knowledge of the game with future generations. He is also the proud father of Sergio Bernardo Almirón, who followed in his footsteps to become a footballer.