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Jorge Burruchaga (Jorge Luis Burruchaga) was born on 9 October, 1962 in Gualeguay, Argentina, is an Argentine association football player. Discover Jorge Burruchaga's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?

Popular As Jorge Luis Burruchaga
Occupation N/A
Age 61 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 9 October 1962
Birthday 9 October
Birthplace Gualeguay, Argentina
Nationality Argentina

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Jorge Burruchaga Height, Weight & Measurements

At 61 years old, Jorge Burruchaga height is 1.77 m .

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Height 1.77 m
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Who Is Jorge Burruchaga's Wife?

His wife is Laura Mendoza (m. ?–1995), Fabiola Paula Rossi

Family
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Wife Laura Mendoza (m. ?–1995), Fabiola Paula Rossi
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Children Mauro Burruchaga, Daiana Burruchaga, Alexia Burruchaga

Jorge Burruchaga Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jorge Burruchaga worth at the age of 61 years old? Jorge Burruchaga’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Argentina. We have estimated Jorge Burruchaga's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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1962

Jorge Luis Burruchaga (born 9 October 1962), nicknamed Burru, is an Argentine association football coach and former professional football player.

1980

Born in Gualeguay, Entre Ríos, Burruchaga started playing in 1980 for Arsenal de Sarandí in Argentina's then second division.

1982

He contracted with Independiente in 1982 and debuted in a victory against Estudiantes de La Plata on 12 February.

1983

He was part of the team that won the Metropolitano 1983, the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup in 1984.

He was then transferred to French team Nantes, where he played for seven years.

He scored a total of 13 goals for Argentina in 59 games between 1983 and 1990.

1986

He played both as an attacking midfielder and forward and scored the winning goal in the final of the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

Burruchaga was part of the Argentina squad that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup, scoring two goals, including the goal that gave Argentina the 3–2 victory against West Germany in the final match.

1990

He also participated in all Argentine matches at the 1990 FIFA World Cup and scored one goal in the tournament.

1993

He also played one year for Valenciennes, where he was involved in a bribing scandal involving the French and European champions Olympique de Marseille 'buying' a 1–0 league win at Valenciennes on 20 May 1993.

Marseille midfield player Jean-Jacques Eydelie and the club's general manager, Jean-Pierre Bernès, had offered him money to throw the game, Burruchaga said he agreed but then changed his mind.

1995

He was subsequently given a suspended six-month jail sentence when judgment was delivered on 15 May 1995.

He returned to Argentina for his last spell in Independiente, when he won a Supercopa Sudamericana and a Recopa Sudamericana both in 1995.

In 1995, his wife Laura Mendoza died from the injuries sustained in a car crash.

Burruchaga is father of the footballer Mauro Burruchaga and tennis player Román Burruchaga.

Independiente

Nantes

Argentina

1998

He retired from professional football on 10 April 1998 in a match against Vélez Sársfield.

2002

Burruchaga coached Arsenal de Sarandí since its arrival to first division in 2002, and succeeded in keeping the team far from the bottom of the standings.

2005

For the 2005–06 season, he signed with Estudiantes de La Plata.

2006

In May 2006, he moved to Independiente and resigned in April 2007.

2008

He has also managed Banfield from 2008 to 2009

2009

On 5 May 2009, Burruchaga returned to Arsenal de Sarandí but resigned in 2010.

2011

He managed Paraguayan Club Libertad since 2011.

2012

He managed Atletico Rafaela in the Argentinian Primera Division from 2012 to June 2014.

2015

In 2015, Burruchaga returned to Rafaela in his second period as a coach.

2018

At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Burruchaga served as Argentina national football team's general manager.