Sergio Omar Almirón Football player

Sergio Omar Almirón (born 18 November 1958 in Rosario) is a retired Argentine football centre-forward.During his career (1978–1993) he played for Newell's Old Boys, Tours FC (France), UANL Tigres (Mexico), Estudiantes, Central Córdoba and Talleres de Córdoba.Almirón was in the Argentina squad that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup, though he didn't play any games during that tournament. Despite playing as a striker Almirón was allocated the number 1 shirt for the 1986 tournament, traditionally reserved for goalkeepers. This was due to Argentina's policy of the time of numbering their squad alphabetically. He's the father of Calcio Catania midfielder Sergio Almirón.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 18, 1958
Birth place
Argentina , Rosario Santa Fe
Height (meters)1.76

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Football player

position
Forward (association football)
teams
Argentina national football team
Tours FC
Talleres de Córdoba
Central Córdoba de Rosario
Tigres UANL
Estudiantes de La Plata
Newell's Old Boys

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