Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino
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Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero, born on 2 March 1972, is an Argentine professional football manager and former player who currently serves as the head coach of the United States men's national team. His career spans from playing as a centre back in various clubs to managing several top-tier teams, including Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea.
Main Milestones
Birth
2 March 1972
Mauricio Pochettino was born in Murphy, Argentina.
Early Playing Career
1989-1994
Pochettino began his professional football career with Newell's Old Boys in the Primera División, winning a league title and finishing as runner-up in the 1992 Copa Libertadores.
Espanyol and International Career
1994-2001
He transferred to Espanyol, helping establish their top-flight status and winning the 2000 Copa del Rey. Pochettino was also capped 20 times for the Argentina national team, playing at the 1999 Copa América and 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Stints with Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux
2001-2004
Pochettino joined Paris Saint-Germain and later had a brief stint with Bordeaux before returning to Espanyol in 2004.
Managerial Debut
2009-2012
Pochettino began his managerial career at Espanyol, where he also spent a significant part of his playing career.
Southampton
2013-2014
He was appointed as the manager of Southampton, leading them to an eighth-place finish in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur
2014-2019
Pochettino joined Tottenham Hotspur, transforming the club into a consistent top-four side and leading them to the UEFA Champions League final in 2019.
Paris Saint-Germain
2021-2022
He became the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain, winning the Ligue 1 title and Coupe de France.
Chelsea
2023-2024
Pochettino was appointed as the head coach of Chelsea, guiding them to the League Cup final and a sixth-place finish in the Premier League.
United States Men's National Team
2024-Present
He took over as the head coach of the United States men's national team, marking his first national team managerial role.