Néstor Gorosito is a former Argentine football player and current manager, known for his midfield prowess.
He began his professional career at River Plate, where he played for six years before moving to other clubs.
Gorosito had three successful spells at San Lorenzo, scoring 72 goals in 241 appearances.
Biography
Early Life and Background
Néstor Raúl "Pipo" Gorosito is an Argentine football figure known for his dual role as a player and manager. Born into a Catholic family, Gorosito began his football journey at the prestigious River Plate, where he played from 1982 to 1988. His early career laid the foundation for a successful trajectory in Argentine football.
Playing Career
Gorosito's playing career was marked by significant achievements, particularly during his time at San Lorenzo de Almagro, where he had three spells and scored an impressive 72 goals in 241 appearances. He also played for Club Deportivo Universidad Católica in Chile, contributing 149 appearances before retiring in 2000. His international career included 19 caps for the Argentina national team between 1989 and 1997, showcasing his talent on a global stage. Additionally, he had brief stints in Austria with FC Swarovski Tirol and in Japan with Yokohama F. Marinos.
Managerial Career
Transitioning into management, Gorosito began his coaching career at Nueva Chicago in 2003, successfully avoiding relegation. He later managed several clubs, including San Lorenzo, Lanús, and River Plate, though his tenures were often short-lived due to varying degrees of success. Notably, he led Argentinos Juniors to their first international tournament qualification in over a decade. His managerial journey also included a challenging period at Xerez CD in Spain and a return to Argentinos Juniors, where he faced personal challenges after a serious car accident. Gorosito's resilience and passion for football have kept him active in the sport, currently serving as the manager of San Lorenzo.
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Career & Clubs
Néstor Pipo Gorosito began his playing career at River Plate, and subsequently had 3 spells at San Lorenzo where he scored 72 goals in 241 appearances. His other main club was Chile's Universidad Católica, where he contributed with 149 appearances and retired with the side in 2000. Gorosito had a spell playing for Swarovski Tirol in Austria between 1989 and 1991, and in Japan with Yokohama Marinos in 1996. He also made 19 appearances for Argentina national team between 1989 and 1997.
Gorosito started his managerial career at Nueva Chicago in 2003, avoiding relegation with the side in the play-offs. He was subsequently appointed at San Lorenzo de Almagro, but was sacked in 2004 after a poor run of results. In 2005, Gorosito was named Lanús manager, but his reign only lasted two months. He was appointed at the helm of Rosario Central in the following year, being relieved from his duties in March 2007. In 2008, Gorosito guided Argentinos Juniors to a qualification for that year's Copa Sudamericana, the club's first international tournament since 1996 Supercopa Sudamericana. Appointed by River Plate on 8 December 2008, he resigned on 4 October 2009 after underachieving in both Copa Libertadores and Primera División. On 19 January 2010, Gorosito was named Xerez CD manager, with the side being dead last in La Liga. Despite suffering relegation, he achieved seven wins out of 19 matches, but left the club in July after failing to agree a new deal. In September 2011, Gorosito returned to Argentinos Juniors, but resigned on 28 February of the following year, after suffering intestinal damage and a fractured vertebra in a car crash hours before his team lost against San Lorenzo. On 23 October 2012 he was appointed manager of Tigre. Gorosito took Tigre to the final of 2012 Copa Sudamericana, but stepped down from his role on 6 July 2013 after having altercations with the club's board. In October 2014, he returned to Argentinos, taking the club back to the first…
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- San Lorenzo de Almagro (1988–1994)
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- Club Deportivo Universidad Católica (1994–1995)
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- Club Atlético River Plate (1982–1988)
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- Yokohama F. Marinos (1996–1996)
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- FC Swarovski Tirol (1989–1992)
- Club
- San Lorenzo de Almagro (1997–1999)
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- Club Deportivo Universidad Católica (1999–2000)
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- Argentina men's national football team (1989–1997)
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- San Lorenzo de Almagro (1992–)
Personal
Gorosito has also worked in TV, as a consultant manager during 2005, on Fox Sports Latin America.
Clubs
- San Lorenzo de Almagro1992current
- Club Atlético River Plate1982–1988
- San Lorenzo de Almagro1988–1994
- Argentina men's national football team1989–1997
- FC Swarovski Tirol1989–1992
- Club Deportivo Universidad Católica1994–1995
- Yokohama F. Marinos1996–1996
- San Lorenzo de Almagro1997–1999
- Club Deportivo Universidad Católica1999–2000
Played together with
- Abdeljalil HaddaYokohama F. Marinos · 2000–2000
Abel BalboArgentina men's national football team · 1989–1998- Abel BalboClub Atlético River Plate · 1988–1989
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorYokohama F. Marinos · 2015–2015- Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo NetoYokohama F. Marinos · 2005–2005
Ado OnaiwuYokohama F. Marinos- Adolfo NefClub Deportivo Universidad Católica · 1981–1981
Adolfo PederneraArgentina men's national football team · 1940–1946- Adolfo PederneraClub Atlético River Plate · 1935–1946
Adolfo ZumelzúArgentina men's national football team · 1927–1930
Adán GodoyClub Deportivo Universidad Católica · 1965–1967
Agustín BalbuenaArgentina men's national football team · 1974–1974
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Néstor Raúl "Pipo" Gorosito is an Argentine football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is the current manager of San Lorenzo.
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