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Jorge Valdano
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Jorge Valdano

Athlete · born October 4, 1955

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Jorge Alberto Francisco Valdano Castellanos is an Argentine former football player, coach, and the former general manager of Real Madrid. He is currently working as a commentator for beIN Sports. Nicknamed The Philosopher of Football, he played as a forward.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~18Joined Newell's Old Boys1973
  2. ~20Joined Argentina men's national football team1975
  3. ~20Joined Deportivo Alavés1975
  4. ~24Joined Real Zaragoza1979
  5. ~29Joined Real Madrid Club de Fútbol1984

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