Mauricio Pochettino is an Argentine professional football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Premier League club Chelsea. He is known for his attacking style of play and his ability to get the best out of his players.
Early life and youth career
Pochettino was born in Murphy, Argentina, on March 2, 1972. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Newell's Old Boys at the age of 10. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 1994.
Senior career
Pochettino spent most of his senior career in Spain, playing for Espanyol, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bordeaux. He also played for Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur.
Managerial career
Pochettino began his managerial career in 2004, when he was appointed manager of Espanyol B. He led Espanyol B to promotion to Segunda División B in 2006.
In 2008, Pochettino was appointed manager of Espanyol. He led Espanyol to the UEFA Cup final in 2007 and to the Copa del Rey final in 2010.
In 2013, Pochettino was appointed manager of Southampton. He led Southampton to the Europa League quarterfinals in 2016.
In 2014, Pochettino was appointed manager of Tottenham Hotspur. He led Tottenham Hotspur to the UEFA Champions League final in 2019.
Managerial Profile
Pochettino is an attacking-minded manager who likes his teams to play possession football. He is also known for his ability to get the best out of his players, especially young players.
Pochettino is a highly respected manager who has been praised for his work at Espanyol, Southampton, and Tottenham Hotspur. He is considered to be one of the best managers in the world.
"Mauricio is a very talented manager. He has a clear vision for how he wants his team to play. He is also a very good communicator and he is able to get the best out of his players." - Harry Kane, Tottenham Hotspur
