Claudio Caniggia

Soccer Player

Birthday January 9, 1967

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Buenos Aires, Argentina

Age 57 years old

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About

Hero of the Argentine national team in the 1990 World Cup who scored a classic goal against three Brazilian defenders.

Before Fame

He was a standout track and field athlete, but could not quite reach the national competition level, so he turned to soccer.

Trivia

He scored four goals over the course of two World Cup tournaments.

Family Life

He was born in the small town of Henderson, Argentina and raised alongside two brothers, Hugo and Diego. He married Mariana Nannis and he has three children, Charlotte, Kevin and Alexander.

Associated With

He was a close friend with his national teammate, Diego Maradona.