Nahuel Arrarte

Nahuel Arrarte

Personal information
Date of birth	(1980-11-26) 26 November 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth	Adrogué, Argentina [1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Western Sydney Wanderers (assistant coach)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Sydney United
	Wollongong Wolves
	Johor
	Marconi Stallions
	Lautoka
Managerial career
	Wollongong Wolves
	Australia Women (assistant)
	Central Coast Mariners (assistant)
	Philippines Women U20
	Western Sydney Wanderers (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nahuel Arrarte (born 26 November 1980) is an Argentine football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is the assistant coach of Western Sydney Wanderers. ^{[2] [3]} He is also a naturalised citizen of Australia. ^[4]

Early life

Arrarte was born in 1980 in Adrogué, Argentina to a Uruguayan father (from Salto) and an Argentine mother (from Ituzaingó, Buenos Aires), ^[1] and moved to Australia with his family at the age of eight. ^[5]

Club career

In 2003, Arrarte signed for Australian side Wollongong Wolves after playing for Australian side Sydney United, where he made over 100 league appearances and was regarded as an experienced National Soccer League player. ^[6] In 2004, he signed for Malaysian side Johor. ^[7] After that, he signed for Australian side Marconi Stallions, where he was described as the "cornerstone of the Marconi side over several years". ^[8] In 2010, he signed for Fijian side Lautoka, becoming the first Argentine player to play in Fiji, and played in the OFC Champions League. ^[9] In 2013, he retired from professional football. ^[10]

Style of play

Arrarte could operate as a midfielder or defender and was known for his strength. ^[11] He was also known for his dribbling ability and shooting ability. ^[12]

Managerial career

Arrate started his managerial career with Australian side Wollongong Wolves. ^{[13] [14]} In 2023, Arrarte was appointed manager of the Philippines women's national under-20 football team. ^[15] Previously, he was assistant manager of the Australia women's national soccer team. ^[16] He was also assistant manager of Australian side Central Coast Mariners. ^[17]

Personal life

He has a younger brother. ^[18]

References

1. "Nahuel Arrarte, el Argentino nacionalizado Australiano hoy ayudante ayudante de campo de la selección feminina de Filipinas" (in Spanish). 30 November 2021.
2. "Nahuel Arrarte: Philippines are here to win". thefootballsack.com.au. 21 January 2022.
3. "Nahuel Arrarte- ABS CBN article". ABS-CBN News.
4. "Nahuel Arrarte - The Roar article".
5. Fernandez, Eric (17 April 2021). "Nahuel Arrarte: el argentino que hace historia en Australia". Bitbol.
6. Zalunardo, Paul (19 August 2003). "Arrarte makes fresh start with enthusiastic Wolves". Illawarra Mercury. ProQuest   364734016.
7. Ravale, S (7 February 2004). "Arrate: Johor can do well". Malay Mail. Kuala Lumpur. ProQuest   326350339.
8. "ARRARTE CALLS IT A DAY AFTER ILLUSTRIOUS CAREER". Football NSW. 18 August 2013.
9. "Nahuel Arrarte, el primer argentino en jugar en Fiyi". balonlatino.net. 26 November 2020.
10. Cohen, Mitch (24 April 2014). "New Wolves coach Nahuel Arrarte kicks into gear". Illawarra Mercury.
11. "Nahuel Arrarte - FTBL article".
12. Ravale, S (27 May 2004). "Johor sad to see Arrate leave". Malay Mail. Kuala Lumpur. ProQuest   326308528.
13. Cohen, Mitch (25 August 2014). "Player power behind Nahuel Arrarte backflip". Illawarra Mercury.
14. Cohen, Mitch (22 August 2014). "Wolves coach Arrarte looks at options". Illawarra Mercury.
15. "Nahuel Arrarte - Phil Star article". The Philippine STAR .
16. "Nahuel Arrarte - The Leader article". 19 January 2019.
17. "Nahuel Arrarte y la reconstrucción del Central Coast Mariners". Fútbol Desde Asia. futboldesdeasia.com. 24 March 2021.
18. "Ausie kid triumphs in a Boca shocker". The Sydney Morning Herald. 18 January 1998. p. 88.