Enzo Héctor Trossero (born 23 May 1953), nicknamed El Vikingo (the Viking), is an Argentine footballer and coach.
 An early Enzo Trossero in Colón de Santa Fe | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Enzo Hector Trossero | ||
| Date of birth | 23 May 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Esmeralda, Argentina | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971–1972 | Sportivo Belgrano | ||
| 1972–1975 | Colón de Santa Fe | 101 | (3) |
| 1975–1986 | Independiente | 308 | (55) |
| 1979–1981 | → Nantes (loan) | 69 | (12) |
| 1986 | Toluca | ||
| 1986–1987 | Estudiantes | 20 | (4) |
| 1987–1988 | Sion | ||
| 1989 | Estudiantes | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1977–1985 | Argentina | 27 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1987–1989 | Argentina U-20 (assistant) | ||
| 1989–1990 | Argentina U-16 (assistant) | ||
| 1990–1992 | Sion | ||
| 1992–1994 | Huracán | ||
| 1994–1995 | Estudiantes | ||
| 1995–1997 | Colón | ||
| 1997–1998 | San Martín Tucumán | ||
| 1999 | Lugano | ||
| 1999–2000 | Independiente | ||
| 2000–2001 | Switzerland | ||
| 2002 | Talleres de Córdoba | ||
| 2004–2007 | Municipal | ||
| 2007–2009 | Al Shabab | ||
| 2009 | Godoy Cruz | ||
| 2010 | Al-Ittihad | ||
| 2011 | Al Shabab | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editHe began his playing career at Argentine minnows Belgrano de San Francisco but he soon moved on to Colón de Santa Fe, and in 1975 he arrived at Independiente. In this team he had two phases: from 1975 to 1979, when he was transferred to FC Nantes Atlantique of France, and from 1981 to 1985. During that time he won three Argentine titles (1977–78 and 1983), a Copa Libertadores (1984) and an Intercontinental Cup (1984). He was named as one of the club's best defender during Independiente's 90th anniversary.
International career
editHe had great attacking prowess for a defender, he scored 55 goals in 308 games during his time with Independiente. He made the Argentina national football team for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain, but he did not manage to play in any game. He played in the qualifying matches for the 1986 FIFA World Cup, but he was not called for the tournament itself.[1][2]
Coaching career
editDuring his coaching career he has coached Club Atlético Huracán, Talleres de Córdoba, and his former club Independiente de Avellaneda. Abroad he has coached in Switzerland where he was league champion with FC Sion and also coached the Swiss national team.[3] He coached in Guatemala with C.S.D. Municipal and won the UNCAF Club Tournament and a record 5 straight league championships. On 4 November 2009 Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba officials have hired the coach to replace Diego Cocca, Trossero recently quit Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab.[4] On 29 December 2009 Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba officials have fired the coach after just six matches due to poor results: three draws and three losses. As replacement was named Trossero's assistant Daniel Ondra, the club is but in negotiation with former Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata coach Leonardo Madelón[5]
Honours
edit- Independiente
- Nacional: 1977, 1978
- Metropolitano: 1983
- Copa Interamericana: 1976
- Copa Libertadores: 1984
- Intercontinental Cup: 1984
- Nantes
- Ligue 1: 1980
References
edit