Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 3 September 1969 | ||
Place of birth | Avellaneda, Argentina | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1984–1985 | Independiente B | ||
1986–1991 | Independiente | ||
1989 | Toshiba S.C. | ||
1990–1991 | Independiente | ||
International career | |||
Argentina | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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