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Arnaldo Ariel Ortega
About Arnaldo Ariel Ortega
Arnaldo Ariel Ortega is a retired Argentine Attacking Midfielder born on March 4, 1974. During a career spanning 21 years across 12 clubs, Arnaldo Ariel Ortega carved out a memorable legacy in the world of football. Their journey through various leagues and countries tells the story of a player who left a lasting mark on the beautiful game.
Career Timeline
Defensores de Belgrano
2012 — 2012🇦🇷 Argentina
All Boys
2011 — 2011🇦🇷 Argentina
River Plate
2009 — 2011🇦🇷 Argentina
Independiente Rivadavia
2008 — 2009🇦🇷 Argentina
River Plate
2006 — 2008🇦🇷 Argentina
Newell's Old Boys
2004 — 2006🇦🇷 Argentina
Fenerbahçe SK
2002 — 2003🇹🇷 Turkey
River Plate
2000 — 2002🇦🇷 Argentina
Parma FC
1999 — 2000🇮🇹 Italy
UC Sampdoria
1998 — 1999🇮🇹 Italy
Valencia CF
1996 — 1998🇪🇸 Spain
River Plate
1991 — 1996🇦🇷 Argentina
Career Statistics
122
Goals
78
Assists
600
Matches Played
Fun Facts
1In the 1998 World Cup in France, he wore Argentina's number 10 jersey, being the first player to do so after Maradona since 1978.
2He grew up in Ledesma, an impoverished town near the Bolivian border, where he played barefoot football on dirt pitches.
3One of his most memorable goals was against Ferro Carril Oeste, where he dribbled from midfield before chipping the ball over the goalkeeper.
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