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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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He is a member of famous Player with the age 61 years old group.
Jorge Burruchaga Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Jorge Burruchaga height is 1.77 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.77 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Jorge Burruchaga's Wife?
His wife is Laura Mendoza (m. ?–1995), Fabiola Paula Rossi
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Laura Mendoza (m. ?–1995), Fabiola Paula Rossi |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| 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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Jorge Burruchaga Social Network
Timeline
Jorge Luis Burruchaga (born 9 October 1962), nicknamed Burru, is an Argentine association football coach and former professional football player.
Born in Gualeguay, Entre Ríos, Burruchaga started playing in 1980 for Arsenal de Sarandí in Argentina's then second division.
He contracted with Independiente in 1982 and debuted in a victory against Estudiantes de La Plata on 12 February.
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.
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.
He also participated in all Argentine matches at the 1990 FIFA World Cup and scored one goal in the tournament.
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.
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.
He retired from professional football on 10 April 1998 in a match against Vélez Sársfield.
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.
For the 2005–06 season, he signed with Estudiantes de La Plata.
In May 2006, he moved to Independiente and resigned in April 2007.
He has also managed Banfield from 2008 to 2009
On 5 May 2009, Burruchaga returned to Arsenal de Sarandí but resigned in 2010.
He managed Paraguayan Club Libertad since 2011.
He managed Atletico Rafaela in the Argentinian Primera Division from 2012 to June 2014.
In 2015, Burruchaga returned to Rafaela in his second period as a coach.
At the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Burruchaga served as Argentina national football team's general manager.
