Manuel Hidalgo

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Hidalgoand the second or maternal family name is Gasparini.

Manuel Hidalgo

Personal information
Full name	Manuel Federico Hidalgo Gasparini
Date of birth	(1999-05-03) 3 May 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth	Olivos, Argentina
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) [1]
Position(s)	Winger
Team information
Current team	Sri Pahang (on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim)
Number	88
Youth career
2014–2017	Ferro Carril Oeste
2017	Benfica
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2020	Triestina	29	(0)
2020–2021	Sheffield Wednesday	0	(0)
2021–2022	Sri Pahang	30	(9)
2023	Kedah Darul Aman	24	(3)
2024–	Johor Darul Ta'zim	0	(0)
2024–	→ Sri Pahang (loan)	0	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 December 2023

Manuel Federico Hidalgo Gasparini (born 3 May 1999) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a winger for Malaysia Super League club Sri Pahang, on loan from Johor Darul Ta'zim.

Career

Ferro Carril Oeste

At the age of 15, Hidalgo trained with the first team of Argentine club Ferro Carril Oeste in July 2014. ^[2]

Benfica

In March 2017, Hidalgo signed for Benfica U19, the most successful club in Portugal, after trialing with English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. ^[2]

Triestina

On 31 July 2017, Hidalgo signed for Serie C club Triestina which plays in the Italian third division. He make his debut for the club on 10 August 2017 coming on as a substitution in a 5–1 win against Ravenna.

Sheffield Wednesday

On 15 January 2020, Hidalgo signed for English EFL Championship team Sheffield Wednesday U21 on an 18-month contract. ^[3] However, he terminated his contract with six months remaining, citing the death of Argentina international Diego Maradona as one of the reasons behind the decision. ^[3]

Sri Pahang

On 4 May 2021, Hidalgo moved to Southeast Asia to joined Malaysian Super League club Sri Pahang. ^[4] On 5 May 2021 he scored his first goal on his debut for the club in a 2–2 home match draw against rival Selangor in which he also got an assist in the match putting up a 'Man of the Match' performances. ^[5]

Kedah Darul Aman

On 5 January 2023, Hidalgo moved to another Malaysian club, Kedah Darul Aman which offered him a bigger salary due to his magnificent performances with Sri Pahang during the 2022 season. He make his debut for the club on 25 February 2023 in a league match against Perak. On 26 August 2023, Hidalgo pulled up a fiery display performance against Johor Darul Ta'zim in which he recorded a hat-trick of assist in a 3–3 draw against the Malaysian league champions. Hidalgo won the 'Man of the Match' afterwards for notably ending Johor Darul Ta'zim winning streak of dominance in the league.

Johor Darul Ta'zim

On 11 March 2024, Hidalgo was rewarded with a moved to the Malaysian champions Johor Darul Ta'zim however, he was immediately loaned out to is former club Sri Pahang.

Loan to Sri Pahang

On 11 March 2024, Hidalgo returned to Sri Pahang but on loan ahead of the 2024–25 Malaysia Super League season.

References

1. "Manuel Hidalgo". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
2. Situación de Hidalgo ferrocarriloeste.org.ar
3. Crann, Joe (8 December 2020). "Sheffield Wednesday's Manuel Hidalgo confirms contract termination and cites Diego Maradona's death as a reason behind departure". The Star. Retrieved 19 August 2022.
4. "Former Sheffield Wednesday attacker Manuel Hidalgo secures interesting switch overseas to Sri Pahang". Sheffield Star. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
5. "Hidalgo holds Sri Pahang hope's in his hands". theasiangame.net. 1 June 2021.

External links

• Manuel Hidalgo at Soccerway
• Manuel Hidalgo at playmakerstats.com (English version of ceroacero.es)