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His main dark spot occurred during the [[2000–01 UEFA Champions League|2000–01]] [[UEFA Champions League]] [[2001 UEFA Champions League Final|final]] as he missed the decisive [[penalty shootout (association football)|penalty shootout]] attempt against [[FC Bayern Munich]] (1–1 after 120 minutes)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/champions_league/1346307.stm|title=Bayern crowned European champions|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=23 May 2001|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref>– he also played in [[1999–2000 UEFA Champions League|the previous season]]'s [[2000 UEFA Champions League Final|decisive match]], which also ended in defeat, against [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] (0–3). Overall though, in his six years at Valencia, he was a very important first-team member, and amassed nearly 200 official appearances for the club. |
His main dark spot occurred during the [[2000–01 UEFA Champions League|2000–01]] [[UEFA Champions League]] [[2001 UEFA Champions League Final|final]] as he missed the decisive [[penalty shootout (association football)|penalty shootout]] attempt against [[FC Bayern Munich]] (1–1 after 120 minutes)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/champions_league/1346307.stm|title=Bayern crowned European champions|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=23 May 2001|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref>– he also played in [[1999–2000 UEFA Champions League|the previous season]]'s [[2000 UEFA Champions League Final|decisive match]], which also ended in defeat, against [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] (0–3). Overall though, in his six years at Valencia, he was a very important first-team member, and amassed nearly 200 official appearances for the club. |
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In early January 2005, after having been frozen out by [[Claudio Ranieri]], Pellegrino joined former Valencia boss [[Rafael Benítez]] at [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] on a [[Free transfer (association football)|free transfer]], signing a six-month contract<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4144837.stm Liverpool seal Pellegrino signing]; BBC Sport, 5 January 2005</ref>– this move made him the first Argentine player in the history of the club. He played 12 times for the ''Reds'' in the [[Premier League]] – 13 overall – but his performances were not enough to secure a longer contract, and he was released by the club at the end of [[2004–05 FA Premier League|the season]]. |
In early January 2005, after having been frozen out by [[Claudio Ranieri]], Pellegrino joined former Valencia boss [[Rafael Benítez]] at [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] on a [[Free transfer (association football)|free transfer]], signing a six-month contract<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4144837.stm Liverpool seal Pellegrino signing]; BBC Sport, 5 January 2005</ref>– this move made him the first Argentine player in the history of the club. He played 12 times for the ''Reds'' in the [[Premier League]] – 13 overall – but his performances were not enough to secure a longer contract, and he was released by the club at the end of [[2004–05 FA Premier League|the season]]. |
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mauricio Andrés Pellegrino | ||
Date of birth | 5 October 1971 | ||
Place of birth | Leones, Argentina | ||
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Estudiantes (coach) | ||
Youth career | |||
1982–1987 | Sarmiento Junín | ||
1987–1990 | Vélez Sársfield | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1990–1998 | Vélez Sársfield | 186 | (11) |
1998–1999 | Barcelona | 23 | (0) |
1999–2005 | Valencia | 140 | (5) |
2005 | Liverpool | 12 | (0) |
2005–2006 | Alavés | 13 | (0) |
Total | 374 | (16) | |
International career | |||
1993 | Argentina U20 | 2 | (0) |
1997 | Argentina | 3 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2008–2010 | Liverpool (assistant) | ||
2010 | Internazionale (assistant) | ||
2012 | Valencia | ||
2013– | Estudiantes | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Mauricio Andrés Pellegrino (born 5 October 1971) is an Argentine retired footballer who played as a central defender, and the current manager of Estudiantes de La Plata.
After playing nearly one decade with Vélez Sársfield, he spent the vast majority of his remaining career in Spain, amassing La Liga totals of 176 games and five goals over the course of eight seasons for three clubs, notably Valencia, with which he won five major titles (he conquered nine in his spell in his country). He also spent six months with Liverpool.
Pellegrino appeared with Argentina at the 1997 Copa América. After retiring, he embarked in a managerial career.
Playing career
Club career
Early years
Born in Leones, Córdoba, Pellegrino played for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield during a large portion of the 90's, as the Buenos Aires-based lived its golden era, winning four leagues and the 1994 Intercontinental and Libertadores Cups.
In 1998–99 he had his first abroad experience, joining Louis van Gaal's FC Barcelona. He made his La Liga debut on 12 September 1998 in a 1–0 home win against CF Extremadura, and would be fairly used during the campaign, which ended with league conquest.
Valencia
Pellegrino had his best years with another Spanish side, Valencia CF, partnering countryman Roberto Ayala in the heart of the back-four while helping the Che to two league titles during his tenure, with the addition of the 2003–04 UEFA Cup.
His main dark spot occurred during the 2000–01 UEFA Champions League final as he missed the decisive penalty shootout attempt against FC Bayern Munich (1–1 after 120 minutes)[1]– he also played in the previous season's decisive match, which also ended in defeat, against Real Madrid (0–3). Overall though, in his six years at Valencia, he was a very important first-team member, and amassed nearly 200 official appearances for the club.
Liverpool and retirement
In early January 2005, after having been frozen out by Claudio Ranieri, Pellegrino joined former Valencia boss Rafael Benítez at Liverpool on a free transfer, signing a six-month contract[2]– this move made him the first Argentine player in the history of the club. He played 12 times for the Reds in the Premier League – 13 overall – but his performances were not enough to secure a longer contract, and he was released by the club at the end of the season.
After being released Pellegrino returned to Spain, having an unassuming stint with Deportivo Alavés (less than half of the matches played, first division relegation).[3]
International career
Pellegrino gained three caps for Argentina, all during 1997. He was picked for the squad at that year's Copa América and made his debut precisely in the continental tournament, against Ecuador in the group stage.
Coaching career
After retiring in June 2006 Pellegrino stayed connected with Valencia, coaching its Cadete-B (youth team). Two years later he decided to return to Liverpool, who still had Benítez in charge, as first-team coach,[4] a position he remained in until the summer of 2010, as the pair moved to Inter Milan.
In December 2010, as Benítez resigned from his post, Pellegrino was also dismissed. On 7 May 2012 he was appointed at former team Valencia, signing for two years as a replacement for Unai Emery who left at the end of the season.[5]
On 1 December 2012, following a 2–5 home loss against Real Sociedad which left the club in 12th place, Pellegrino was relieved of his duties.[6]
Honours
- Vélez
- Argentine League: Clausura 1993, 1996, 1998; Apertura 1995
- Libertadores Cup: 1994
- Intercontinental Cup: 1994
- Interamerican Cup: 1995
- South American Supercup: 1996
- South American Winners' Cup: 1997
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Spanish League: 2001–02, 2003–04
- Spanish Supercup: 1999
- UEFA Cup: 2003–04
- UEFA Super Cup: 2004
- UEFA Champions League: Runner-up 1999–2000, 2000–01
References
- ^ "Bayern crowned European champions". BBC Sport. 23 May 2001. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ Liverpool seal Pellegrino signing; BBC Sport, 5 January 2005
- ^ "Alaves sign defender Pellegrino". BBC Sport. 17 June 2005. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ "Pellegrino returns as Reds coach". BBC Sport. 30 June 2008. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
- ^ Valencia appoint Pellegrino; ESPN Soccernet, 7 May 2012
- ^ "Pellegrino sacked by Valencia". ESPN Soccernet. 1 December 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2012.
External links
- Argentine League statistics Template:Es icon
- BDFutbol profile
- Liverpool historic profile
- Mauricio Pellegrino at National-Football-Teams.com
- Worldfootball profile
- Use dmy dates from July 2013
- 1971 births
- Living people
- People from Córdoba Province, Argentina
- Argentine footballers
- Association football defenders
- Primera División Argentina players
- Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield footballers
- La Liga footballers
- FC Barcelona footballers
- Valencia CF footballers
- Deportivo Alavés footballers
- Premier League players
- Liverpool F.C. players
- Argentina youth international footballers
- Argentina international footballers
- 1997 Copa América players
- Argentine expatriate footballers
- Expatriate footballers in Spain
- Expatriate footballers in England
- Argentine football managers
- La Liga managers
- Valencia CF managers
- Liverpool F.C. non-playing staff