Jorge Solari

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Jorge Raúl Solari, (born 11 November 1941) is an Argentine former football player and manager.

Playing career

Solari, nicknamed "El Indio" ("The Indian"), played as a midfielder for several clubs in Argentina, he started his career with Newell's Old Boys in 1960. In 1962, he signed for Vélez Sársfield and in 1964 he joined River Plate. Solari represented Argentina in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. Solari left River in 1969 and had a short spell with Estudiantes before his retirement.

He also played in the Primera División de México for Torreón.[1]

Managerial career

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After his success with Saudi Arabia, he joined Yokohama Marinos in Japan.

Personal life

Solari came from a sporting family: his brother Eduardo, three of his nephews, Santiago, Esteban and David, were also footballers,[2][3][4] as was his grandson Augusto, while his daughter Natalia married Fernando Redondo.[5] His niece, Liz, worked as an actress.[6]

Managerial statistics

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Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Yokohama Marinos 1995 1995

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Total

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References

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  3. Santiago Solari está feliz: Bombini (Santiago Solari is happy: Bombini); Medio Tiempo, 17 July 2009 (in Spanish)
  4. Kiryat Shmona shaking up Israel; UEFA, 1 February 2012
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External links

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