Marcelo Bielsa
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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.