Oscar Ruggeri Biography: World Cup, Wife, Kids, Age, Net Worth, Club, Career, Height, Awards

Oscar Alfredo Ruggeri also known as Oscar Ruggeri is a talented Argentine former professional footballer and manager known for his role as a centre-back.

Nicknamed “El Cabezón,” he captained Argentina to the 1986 FIFA World Cup victory and achieved success with clubs like River Plate, Real Madrid, and Vélez Sarsfield, establishing himself as one of Argentina’s greatest defenders and a prominent figure in football history.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Oscar Alfredo Ruggeri
• Stage Name: Oscar Ruggeri
• Born: January 26, 1962
• Age: 64 years old
• Birthplace: Corral de Bustos, Córdoba, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Ethnicity: Argentine
• Occupation: Former Professional Footballer and Manager
• Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ruggeri
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Nancy Otero
• Children: Daiana Ruggeri, Candela Ruggeri, Stephan Ruggeri, Federica Ruggeri
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Oscar Ruggeri is a talented Argentine former professional footballer and manager. He was born on January 26, 1962, in Corral de Bustos, Córdoba, Argentina. Raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ruggeri. There is no verified information about his siblings.

He joined the Boca Juniors youth academy at age eight in 1970 and developed his skills there. Details about his formal higher education are unknown. His ethnicity is Argentine. Religion is Christianity.

Career

Oscar Ruggeri first rose to prominence in the youth system of Boca Juniors, making his senior debut in 1980 and winning the Argentine League in 1981. He moved to River Plate in 1985, where he achieved major success, including the Argentine League (1985–86), Copa Libertadores (1986), Intercontinental Cup (1986), and Interamerican Cup (1987).

He played abroad for Logroñés (1988–89), Real Madrid (1989–90, winning La Liga in 1990), Vélez Sarsfield (1990–92), Ancona (1992), Club América (1993, winning CONCACAF Champions Cup), Real Jaén (1994), San Lorenzo (1994–97, winning Argentine League in 1995), and Lanús (1997). He retired in 1998 after 569 club appearances and 48 goals.

Internationally, he earned 97 caps for Argentina (1983–1994), scoring 7 goals, and was part of the 1986 World Cup-winning team (captaining in the final due to injury), runner-up in 1990, Copa América winner (1991, 1993), and Confederations Cup (1992).

Post-retirement, he managed clubs like Independiente, Elche, América, and San Lorenzo. He has worked as a football commentator and analyst.

Awards and Nominations

• FIFA World Cup Winner (1986)
• Copa América Winner (1991, 1993)
• FIFA Confederations Cup Winner (1992)
• Argentine Primera División Winner (1981 with Boca Juniors, 1985–86 with River Plate, 1995 with San Lorenzo)
• Copa Libertadores Winner (1986)
• Intercontinental Cup Winner (1986)
• La Liga Winner (1990)
• CONCACAF Champions Cup Winner (1992)
• South American Footballer of the Year (1991)
• Footballer of the Year of Argentina (1991)
• Olimpia Award (1991)
• La Liga Foreign Player of the Year (1989)
• South American Team of the Year (1986, 1991)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ruggeri86oficial

Personal Life

Oscar Ruggeri, 64, is a talented Argentine former professional footballer and manager. He is married to Nancy Otero. They have four children: daughters Daiana Ruggeri (born 1990) and Candela Ruggeri (born 1992), and twins Stephan Ruggeri (professional footballer, born 1996) and Federica Ruggeri (born 1996).

He stands at 6’1″ (185 cm). Currently married, Oscar enjoys family life and remains involved in football through commentary and analysis.

Net Worth

Oscar Ruggeri is a talented Argentine former professional footballer and manager. Net worth is estimated at $5 million USD.

His income primarily comes from his playing career salaries and bonuses across clubs in Argentina, Spain, Italy, and Mexico, managerial roles, television commentary and punditry work, endorsements, appearances, and other football-related activities.