Claudio Caniggia
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Claudio Paul Caniggia (Spanish: [ˈklawðjo kaˈnixja, - kaˈniʝa]; born 9 January 1967) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as forward or winger. Caniggia played 50 times for the Argentina national team. He appeared in three World Cups, and was a member of both rival clubs River Plate and Boca Juniors. At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Caniggia scored two goals to help Argentina reach the final but was suspended for the final against West Germany. Caniggia also scored two goals at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in a first-round match against Nigeria. As well as appearing for River Plate and Boca Juniors, his other clubs include Atalanta, Benfica, Dundee and Rangers. Throughout his playing career, he played for clubs in Argentina, Italy, Portugal, Scotland and Qatar.
Career
- 1967Born
- 1985Joined Club Atlético River Plate
- 1987Joined Argentina men's national association football team
- 1988Joined Hellas Verona FC
- 1989Joined Atalanta BC
- 1992Joined AS Roma
- 1994Joined S.L. Benfica
- 1995Joined Boca Juniors
- 1999Joined Atalanta BC
- 2000Joined Dundee F.C.
- 2001Joined Rangers F.C.
- 2003Joined Qatar SC
- 2012Joined Wembley F.C.
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Henderson
- •Citizenship: Argentina
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
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