Jorge Nicolás Higuaín[1][2] (born 8 June 1957) is an Argentine former footballer who played as a central defender. During his playing career, he played for Boca Juniors, River Plate, San Lorenzo and Stade Brestois 29, the latter of which was at French top division.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jorge Nicolás Higuaín | ||
Date of birth | 8 June 1957 | ||
Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1976–1980 | Nueva Chicago | 110 | (5) |
1981–1982 | Gimnasia La Plata | 78 | (4) |
1982–1985 | San Lorenzo | 97 | (9) |
1985–1986 | Boca Juniors | 59 | (5) |
1986–1988 | Brest | 33 | (1) |
1988–1990 | River Plate | 131 | (5) |
1990-1991 | Banfield | 2 | (2) |
Total | 477 | (30) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 2007 |
Personal life
Higuaín is married to Nancy Zacarías, an artist with whom he has four sons, including Federico and Gonzalo.[3] His two middle sons followed in their father's footsteps as professional footballers and began their careers at River Plate.
References
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