Marcelo Bielsa

Early Life and Playing Career

Marcelo Bielsa's early life and playing career laid the foundation for his future success as a football manager.

Birth

21 July 1955

Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera was born in Rosario, Argentina.

Newell's Old Boys

1975-1977

Bielsa played as a defender for Newell's Old Boys, making 25 appearances.

Instituto

1978-1979

Bielsa played for Instituto, making 40 appearances.

Argentino de Rosario

1979-1980

Bielsa played for Argentino de Rosario, making 48 appearances.

Argentina U23

1976

Bielsa played for Argentina U23 in the 1976 Pre-Olympic Tournament.