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Claudio Caniggia Biography

Claudio Caniggia is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on January 9, 1967 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A hero from the Argentine national team at the 1990 World Cup who scored an amazing score against three Brazilian defensemen.

A close associate with his teammate from the national team, He was a close friend with his national teammate, Diego Maradona

At club level, Caniggia played for River Plate (1985–88), Hellas Verona (1988–89), Atalanta (1989–92 and 1999–2000), Roma (1992–93), S.L. Benfica (1994–95), Boca Juniors (1995–98), Dundee (2000–01) and Rangers (2001–03). He has become a club legend and cult-hero at many of the clubs he has played at. Especially when scoring against Dunfermline in 2003 to help Rangers win the title

At the 1990 World Cup, Caniggia scored two key goals to help Argentina reach the final. He came off the bench in the inaugural match against Cameroon in Milan, memorably being fouled three times in a single dribble as he carried the ball forward, the last, by Benjamin Massing earning the Cameroonian a straight red card (Massing kicked Caniggia so hard his own shoe came off). In the subsequent matches, Caniggia was in the starting lineup. In the second round, Argentina faced Brazil in Turin, and with the score 0–0 after 80 minutes, a pass by Diego Maradona left Caniggia one on one against Brazilian goalkeeper Taffarel; Caniggia dribbled past him and scored on the empty goal, giving Argentina the victory and eliminating Brazil from the tournament in what was seen as a huge upset. The goal gave him legendary status among the Argentine fans for knocking out their chief rivals.

The family was from the tiny city located in Henderson, Argentina and raised with the two siblings, Hugo as well as Diego. He was married to Mariana Nannis and he has three children: He was born in the small town of Henderson, Argentina and raised alongside two brothers, Hugo and Diego. He married Mariana Nannis and he has three children, Charlotte, Kevin and Alexander., Kevin and Alexander.

NameClaudio Caniggia
First NameClaudio
Last NameCaniggia
OccupationSoccer Player
BirthdayJanuary 9
Birth Year1967
Place of BirthBuenos Aires
Home Town
Birth CountryArgentina
Birth SignCapricorn
Full/Birth Name
ParentsNélida Tomasa Iglesias de Caniggia, Victor Hugo Caniggia
SiblingsHugo Marcelo Caniggia, Diego Caniggia
SpouseMariana Nannis
Children(s)Charlotte Caniggia, Alexander Caniggia, Kevin Axel Caniggia Nannis

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Caniggia was a key player in both the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, but was not picked under the strict regime of coach Daniel Passarella for France ’98.

Claudio Caniggia Net Worth

Claudio Caniggia is one of the richest Soccer Player from Argentina. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Claudio Caniggia's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a star track and field athlete but he could not quite make it to the national level of competition He decided to switch to soccer.

Four goals were scored in the duration of the two World Cup tournaments.

Claudio Paul Caniggia (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈklawðjo kaˈnixja, – kaˈniʝa] ; born 9 January 1967) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as forward or winger. Caniggia played 50 times for the Argentina national team. He appeared in three World Cups, and was a member of both rival clubs River Plate and Boca Juniors. A quick, and physically strong striker, with good technique, Caniggia was known for his speed as a player, and competed in athletics before his football career, taking part in athletic tournaments at the provincial level, running the 100 meters. In addition to his ability to score goals consistently, he was also equally capable of playing off other forwards, and creating chances for teammates, and was often deployed as an advanced playmaker or creative forward.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeSoccer Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Caniggia scored two key goals to help Argentina reach the final. In the opening game of the tournament against Cameroon, he was fouled three times in a single dribble, the last taking him out and earning Benjamin Massing a red card. In the second round match against Brazil, a pass by Diego Maradona put him through against goalkeeper Taffarel, with Caniggia dribbling past him and slotting the ball into the net to give Argentina victory. In the semi-final against Italy, he headed past goalkeeper Walter Zenga, the first goal Italy conceded in the tournament, sending the match into extra time as Argentina won on penalties. Having been booked against Italy, his second in the tournament, Caniggia was suspended for the final against West Germany.

Throughout the 1991 Copa América, Caniggia asserted his dominance and was arguably the most dynamic player; he scored 2 goals and made 4 assists in the tournament as Argentina won the title. He also helped Argentina win the 1992 Confederations Cup, in which he scored a goal in the final itself. In February 1993, he scored the goal of the 1-1 tie between Argentina and Denmark in the Artemio Franchi Trophy, held in Mar del Plata. Argentina finally won by penalties and was declared intercontinental champion.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Claudio Caniggia height 5 ft 9 in Claudio weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 9 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
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Caniggia was capped 50 times for Argentina, scoring 16 goals. He played at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, scoring 4 goals in 8 matches. Contrary to popular belief and largely due to loose interpretation, Caniggia was not a pure striker, but rather a playmaker or creative forward.

Caniggia scored two goals in the 1994 World Cup, both of them in the first round match against Nigeria, the first from a Gabriel Batistuta free kick rebound and second one from a free kick by Diego Maradona, which he finished, putting the ball in top right hand corner. He was taken out of Argentina’s third game against Bulgaria 26 minutes into the match in the boiling heat of Dallas, an Argentine team who were also without Maradona. He was left out of the Argentine squad for the team’s Round of 16 match against Romania in Los Angeles; Argentina lost 3–2 and were out of the tournament.

Who is Claudio Caniggia Dating?

According to our records, Claudio Caniggia married to Mariana Nannis . As of December 1, 2023, Claudio Caniggia’s is not dating anyone.

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Caniggia got a 13-month ban for taking cocaine in 1993 and has a history of enjoying the high life. After his ban expired he joined Benfica on a year-long loan financed by the Parmalat dairy company.

Facts & Trivia

Claudio Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Argentina. Claudio Caniggia celebrates birthday on January 9 of every year.

Caniggia scored two goals in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, both of them in the first round match against Nigeria, the first from a Gabriel Batistuta free kick rebound and second one from a free kick by Maradona, which Caniggia finished by putting the ball in top right hand corner.

How fast is Claudio Caniggia?

Once capable of running 100 metres in less than 11 seconds, former Argentina striker Claudio Caniggia deserves his nickname El Hijo del Viento (Son of the Wind).

How old is Claudio Caniggia?

55 years (January 9, 1967)

Who is the quickest footballer ever?

Real Madrid speedster Gareth Bale has record the fastest sprint in football ever clocking 39.9 km / h against Villareal in 2013.

Who is the fastest soccer player?

  • Micky van de Ven – 35.87 km/h. …
  • Ousmane Dembele – 35.9 km/h. …
  • Alphonso Davies – 35.97 km/h. …
  • Sheraldo Becker – 35.97 km/h. …
  • Erling Haaland- 36 km/h. …
  • Kylian Mbappe 36.08 km/h. …
  • Achraf Hakimi – 36.48 km/h. …
  • Mohamed Salah – 36.6 km/h.

Did Claudio Caniggia win the World Cup?

He appeared in three World Cups, and was a member of both rival clubs River Plate and Boca Juniors. At the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Caniggia scored two goals to help Argentina reach the final but was suspended for the final against West Germany.

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