Santiago Solari
Argentine footballer and manager (born 1976)
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- Santiago Hernán Solari Poggio (born 7 October 1976) is an Argentine professional football manager and former player who played as a left midfielder.
- Solari began working as a coach in 2013, going on to spend several years associated with Real Madrid in different capacities.
- He joined River Plate midway through the 1995–96 season, making his Primera División debut on 12 May.
- Atlético Madrid Solari moved to Spain late in the 1999 January transfer window, signing with Atlético Madrid.
- Solari had his best individual season in 1999–2000 when he scored six goals in 34 matches, but the Colchoneros were relegated from the top division.
Santiago Hernán Solari Poggio (born 7 October 1976) is an Argentine professional football manager and former player who played as a left midfielder.
He spent the better part of his 16-year professional career in Spain, amassing La Liga totals of 177 matches and 17 goals mainly with Real Madrid, but also played in Italy for Inter Milan, winning 13 major titles between both teams.
Solari began working as a coach in 2013, going on to spend several years associated with Real Madrid in different capacities.
Playing career
Club
Early career and River
Born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Solari played youth football for Newell's Old Boys and Renato Cesarini, after returning from the United States where he attended Richard Stockton College in New Jersey. He joined River Plate midway through the 1995–96 season, making his Primera División debut on 12 May.
Solari appeared in 24 league games in his first full campaign, helping River to both the Apertura and Clausura tournaments.
Atlético Madrid
Solari moved to Spain late in the 1999 January transfer window, signing with Atlético Madrid. He played his first La Liga game on 7 February, in a 2–1 away loss against Salamanca.
Solari had his best individual season in 1999–2000 when he scored six goals in 34 matches, but the Colchoneros were relegated from the top division.
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