age, where he lives, who his partner is, which Spanish teams he played for…

Lionel Scaloni (Pujato, Santa Fe, May 16, 1978) has become one of the most respected coaches in the world for his good work at the helm of Argentina. The current Albiceleste coach has made history with the national team after winning the 2022 World Cup, two Copa América titles and the Finalíssima, also in 2022. Consult in this article everything you need to know about Lionel Scaloni’s career.

Lionel Scaloni is one of the men of the moment after making Argentina world champion in the last World Cup in Qatar and making it continue to be one of the favorites to win the second world championship in a row in the current tournament that is being held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Furthermore, we must add to this the two Copa América titles won in 2021 and 2024. And most importantly, getting the best version with Leo Messi’s national team.

Scaloni He came to the Argentina bench after the fire generated by Sampaoli in the 2018 World Cup. The Santa Fe coach took over on an interim basis after having achieved success with the U-20 team and his good work in charge of the senior team earned him an indefinite contract as coach in a few months. All this after a long career as a footballer at Newell’s, Estudiantes, Deportivo, West Ham, Racing, Lazio, Mallorca and Atalanta.

How old is Leo Scaloni?

Scaloni turned 48 on May 16.

Where is Scaloni from?

Scaloni He was born and raised in the town of Pujato, belonging to the Department of San Lorenzo and the province of Santa Fe. It is located 40 kilometers from Rosario, the city where he began his career as a soccer player in Newell’s Old Boys.

Where he lives and family of Leo Scaloni

Scaloni lives most of the year in Mallorca. After playing for the Balearic club for one season (2008-2009), he decided to buy a house and stay on the island once he hung up his boots in 2015. Scaloni, along with his wife Elisa Montero and their two children (Ian and Noah), lives in the town of Bunyola, which is located in the northwest of the island, in the Tramuntana Mountains.

In which teams has Leo Scaloni played?

These are the teams in which Scaloni has played throughout his career:

• Newel’s Old Boys
• Students of La Plata
• Deportivo de la Coruña
• West Ham
• Santander Racing
• lazio
• Majorca
• lazio
• Atalanta

Scaloni’s honors

Scaloni has a great track record as a player and coach, which is as follows:

• 1 World Cup
• 2 America’s Cup
• 1 Finalissima
• 1 Spanish League
• 1 King’s Cup
• 2 Spanish Super Cup
• 1 U-20 World Cup

Why Argentina is called ‘La Scaloneta’

The Argentine team is known as ‘La Scaloneta’ after recent successes under Lionel Scaloni. More than a nickname, this name has to do with the philosophy and good work of the coach, whom all the players follow together. Among them, a Leo Messi who has shown his best version with Argentina under the guidance of a coach who has known how to listen to and understand the players. With his left hand, the Deportivo legend has made all the players follow him together. And the results are there.