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Mauricio Pochettino Biography

Mauricio Pochettino is an Argentine former footballer who played as a center-back. He is the outgoing manager of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur.

His full name is Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero. He spent 18 years as a professional player, ten of which he was in La Liga with Espanyol where he scored 13 goals in 275 games. He played in France for Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux having started his career with Newell’s Old Boy.

Pochettino also represented the country at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 1999 Copa América. Pochettino began his managerial career at Espanyol in January 2009 where he remained in the post for nearly four years.

Mauricio Pochettino Age

Mauricio is 49 years as of 2020. He was born on 2nd March 1972, in Murphy, Argentina. He celebrates his birthday on March 2nd every year. His birth sign is Pisces.

Mauricio Pochettino Height

Mauricio stands at a height of 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in).

Pochettino Education

He studied agriculture in a school 20 miles from home.

Mauricio Pochettino Family

Pochettino was born in Murphy, Santa Fe to Amalia and Héctor Pochettino, a farm labourer. He is of Italian descent through both his parents, his great grandfather 1911 immigrated to Argentina from Piedmont.

Mauricio Pochettino Wife

Pochettino and his wife Karina Grippaldi have two sons, Sebastiano and Maurizio. Sebastiano was Tottenham’s first team sports scientist.

Mauricio Pochettino Son, Sebastiano Pochettino

Sebastiano Pochettino is the son of the Spurs manager; Mauricio. The 23-year old is the youngest first-team sports scientist in the Premier League. He is a prominent figure during Spurs training.

Sebastiano was a student at Southampton Solent University, where he was studying Sports and Exercise. The course involved components in Strength & Conditioning, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sports Psychology, and Performance Analysis.

In July 2016 he was employed as Spurs’ first-team sports science assistant. He was later promoted to first-team sports scientist in June 2017. Sebastiano’s younger brother, 15-year-old Maurizio, is in Spurs’ Academy.

Mauricio Pochettino Net Worth

Mauricio has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football player. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Mauricio Pochettino Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mauricio

Mauricio Pochettino Wiki

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  • Full Names: Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero
  • Popular As: Mauricio
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Former football player
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: To be Updated
  • Religion: To be Updated
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Mauricio Pochettino Birthday

  • Age / How Old?:  49 years (2020)
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Date of Birth: 2nd March 1972
  • Place of Birth: Murphy, Argentina
  • Birthday: 2nd March

Mauricio Pochettino Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: To be Updated
  • Height / How Tall?:  1.82 m (6 ft 0 in).
  • Weight:  ‎Not Known
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: To be Updated

Mauricio Pochettino Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad):  Héctor Pochettino
  • Mother: Amalia  Pochettino
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse/Partner:  Married to Karina Grippaldi
  • Children: two sons

Mauricio Pochettino Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: 1.8 billion USD
  • Salary: To be Updated
  • Source of Income: Career as

Mauricio Pochettino House and Cars

  • Place of living: To be Updated
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Mauricio Pochettino Newell’s Old Boys

Pochettino was born in Murphy, Santa Fe of Italian descent. His first introduction to football was the 1978 FIFA World Cup which he watched with his father Héctor at a local club. In 1987, he moved to Newell’s Old Boys, after being scouted by José Griffa and his future manager Marcelo Bielsa at age 14. He made his debut in the Primera División in 1988.

Pochettino won the 1990–91 national championship as well as the 1992 Clausura, during his five-year tenure. Bielsa eventually became Newell’s manager during this time. His coaching methods and philosophy a significant impact on the young player. The team reached the final of the Copa Libertadores where he scored a crucial goal away to Colombian champions América de Cali in the semi-final.

Mauricio Pochettino Espanyol

Pochettino then moved to RCD Espanyol in Spain for the 1994–95 season t the age of 22, as part of the intake of players accompanying the Catalans upon their return to La Liga. During his six-and-a-half years at the club, he established himself as an automatic first-team starter helping the club to the 2000 Copa del Rey conquest. By then, he had a reputation as a tough, uncompromising central defender.

Mauricio Pochettino Paris Saint-Germain

Late January 2001, Pochettino signed for Paris Saint-Germain FC. He was a regular starter during his stay and he moved to fellow Ligue 1 side FC Girondins de Bordeaux for the 2003–04 season. He later returned to Espanyol initially on loan before the move was made permanent midway through his first year. Pochettino continued to play for two-and-a-half more seasons and ended his career at age 34 with another domestic cup victory.

Mauricio Pochettino Argentina

Pochettino played for Argentina’s under-23 team at the CONMEBOL Men Pre-Olympic Tournament in Paraguay in 1992. They, however, failed to qualify for the 1992 Summer Olympics. He was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, appearing in three complete matches as the nation exited in the group stage.

During the second group stage game, against England, Pochettino’s most newsworthy contribution to the tournament happened. This is when Italian referee Pierluigi Collina awarded Argentina’s opponents a penalty after the defender brought down Michael Owen in the box. David Beckham took the resulting kick which was the match’s only goal.

Mauricio Pochettino Coaching Career

Pochettino became Espanyol’s third coach in late January 2009, with the team being third from the bottom of the table. He had a great task to save them from relegation. He had just recently completed his UEFA Pro Licence and had spent a short spell as the assistant manager to the ladies’ team but was otherwise untested as a coach.

However, on 26 November 2012, following a 0–2 home loss against Getafe CF that left the team in the last place with just nine points from 13 matches and with the manager complaining about the financial restrictions being placed upon him, his contract was terminated by mutual consent at the end of that month. Pochettino’s work had drawn praise from commentators despite the lowly league position. He was beginning to display the characteristics that would inform his coaching at his other clubs.

Mauricio Pochettino Teams Coached

  • RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2009-2012)
  • Southampton F.C. (2013-2014)
  • Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2014-2019)

Frequently Asked Questions About Mauricio

Who is Mauricio Pochettino?

Pochettino is an Argentine former footballer who played as a center-back. He is the outgoing manager of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. His full name is Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero. He spent 18 years as a professional player, ten of which he was in La Liga with Espanyol where he scored 13 goals in 275 games

How old is Mauricio Pochettino?

Mauricio is 49 years as of 2020. He was born on 2nd March 1972, in Murphy, Argentina. He celebrates his birthday on March 2nd every year.

How tall is Mauricio Pochettino?

Mauricio stands at a height of 6 feet.

Is Mauricio Pochettino married?

Mauricio is married. His wife is known as Karina Pochettino.

How much is Mauricio Pochettino worth?

Mauricio has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a football player.

How much does Mauricio make?

Pochettino was earning £8.5 million a year making him the fourth best-paid manager in the Premier League.

Where does Mauricio live?

Mauricio’s place of residence is not yet known. This information will be provided as soon as it is available.

Is Pochettino dead or alive?

Mauricio is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Pochettino now?

Since being getting fired at Tottenham, it is not known what his other move is. We will have to wait and see where he heads next.

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