Mauricio Pochettino

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Pochettino and the second or maternal family name is Trossero.
Mauricio Pochettino

Pochettino as a coach of Espanyol in 2012
Personal information
Full name Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero
Date of birth (1972-03-02) 2 March 1972
Place of birth Murphy, Argentina
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position Centre back
Club information
Current team
 Tottenham Hotspur (manager)
Youth career
Newell's Old Boys
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1989–1994 Newell's Old Boys 153 (8)
1994–2000 Espanyol 216 (11)
2001–2003 Paris Saint-Germain 70 (4)
2003–2004 Bordeaux 11 (1)
2004 → Espanyol (loan) 21 (1)
2004–2006 Espanyol 38 (1)
Total 509 (26)
National team
1991 Argentina U20 3 (0)
1992 Argentina U23
1999–2002 Argentina 20 (2)
Teams managed
2009–2012 Espanyol
2013–2014 Southampton
2014– Tottenham Hotspur

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero (Spanish pronunciation: [mauˈɾisjo potʃeˈtino tɾoˈseɾo], Italian: [poketˈtino tɾosˈseɾo]; born 2 March 1972) is an Argentine football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Tottenham Hotspur. As a player, he played as a central defender.

He spent 17 years as a professional player, 10 of which were in La Liga with Espanyol where he scored 13 goals in 275 games.[1] He also played in France for two clubs, Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux, having started his career with Newell's Old Boys. An Argentine international for four years between 1999 and 2002, Pochettino represented the country at the 2002 World Cup and the 1999 Copa América.

Pochettino began his managerial career at his former team Espanyol in January 2009, remaining in the post for nearly four years. He then managed in the Premier League with Southampton and Tottenham.

Club career

Pochettino (left) playing for Espanyol in a veterans' match in 2011

Born in Murphy, Santa Fe, Pochettino started his professional career with Newell's Old Boys, moving to RCD Espanyol in Spain for the 1994–95 season as the Catalans had just returned to La Liga. He was an undisputed starter in his six and-a-half years stay, helping the club to the 2000 conquest of the Copa del Rey.

In January 2001, Pochettino signed for Paris Saint-Germain. He was also a regular starter during his stay, and moved for the 2003–04 campaign to fellow Ligue 1 outfit FC Girondins de Bordeaux. However, he returned to Espanyol (initially on loan)[2] midway through his first year[3] for two and a half more seasons, still being regularly used except for his last one, and wrapping up his career at the age of 34 with another domestic cup.[4] In his two combined spells at Espanyol, he appeared in nearly 300 official games for the club.[1]

International career

In 1992, Pochettino represented Argentina U23 at the 1992 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament in Paraguay, which saw Argentina fail to qualify for the 1992 Summer Olympics.[5]

Pochettino played 20 times for Argentina during four years and was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, appearing in three complete matches as the nation exited in the group stage.

In the second game against fierce rivals England, Italian referee Pierluigi Collina saw him bring down Michael Owen in the box: the resulting penalty was converted by David Beckham for the game's only goal.[6]

International goals

Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 17 November 1999 La Cartuja, Seville, Spain  Spain 2–0 2–0 Friendly
2. 7 October 2001 Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay  Paraguay 1–1 2–2 2002 World Cup qualification

Managerial career

Espanyol

In late January 2009, Pochettino became Espanyol's third coach in the 2008–09 season, with the side ranking third from bottom[7] but eventually finishing comfortably placed (10th), after the coach inclusively asked for "divine intervention".[8] He coached nine club players who were his teammates during his last year and, in early June, renewed his link for a further three years.

In the 2009–10 campaign Pochettino once again led Espanyol to a comfortable league position, in a campaign where club symbol (and his former teammate) Raúl Tamudo fell completely out of favour in the squad's rotation, even more after the January 2010 arrival of the manager's compatriot Pablo Osvaldo.[9]

On 28 September 2010, Pochettino extended his contract with the club for one more year, until 30 June 2012.[10] On 26 November 2012, however, following a 0–2 home loss against Getafe CF that left the Pericos in last place with just nine points from 13 matches, his contract was terminated by mutual consent.[11]

Southampton

On 18 January 2013, Pochettino was announced as the new first-team manager of Premier League club Southampton,[12] replacing Nigel Adkins[13] and becoming the second Argentine manager in English football, after Osvaldo Ardiles.[14] His first match in charge was five days later, a 0–0 draw against Everton at St Mary's Stadium;[15][16] he recorded his first win on 9 February, 3–1 at home over reigning champions Manchester City.[17]

Despite knowing English, Pochettino initially used a Spanish interpreter in press conferences at Southampton, as a way to fully express his views.[18]

He led the Saints to notable victories against other top league sides, including the 3–1 home win over Liverpool[19] and the 2–1 against Chelsea also at St Mary's.[20] In his first full season at the club Pochettino was able to equal Southampton's greatest ever Premier League finish of 8th, while also surpassing their highest ever points tally in the process.[21]

Tottenham Hotspur

On 27 May 2014, Pochettino was appointed head coach of Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract. He left Southampton after 18 months at the club, becoming Spurs' tenth manager over a twelve-year span.[22] On 28 January 2015, Tottenham reached the League Cup final following a 3–2 aggregate win over Sheffield United, only to be beaten 2–0 by Chelsea in decisive game at Wembley. In the Premier League, Pochettino's first season with the club was generally successful, ending in a 5th-placed finish and the conversion of several young academy graduates into regular first team players. He put one of those graduates, Harry Kane, as starting centre forward at the expense of Spanish international Roberto Soldado, a gamble which paid off.[23] Kane and Tottenham midfielders Dele Alli and Eric Dier were touted as the potential basis for England's team at UEFA Euro 2016.[24]

Tottenham were in contention to win the league in 2015–16, but on 2 May they drew 2–2 at Chelsea, handing the title to Leicester City. The game at Stamford Bridge saw Tottenham receive a league record nine yellow cards, and Pochettino entered the pitch in the first half to separate his left back Danny Rose from a confrontation with Willian.[25]

Managerial style

Pochettino favours a very high-pressing, attacking style of football. He has often employed a 4–2–3–1 formation at the clubs he has managed. While doing so, he instructs his team to build from the back, intimidate and unsettle opponents with a quick press system, and work the ball into the box. Pochettino's team selection tends to include quick players with excellent stamina, likely due to those players having the attributes to excel in a high press system. He has also been hailed by many pundits for his focus on developing local players from the clubs' youth academies.[26][27]

Playing statistics

Club

Club Season League Cup League Cup Continental Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newell's Old Boys 1988–89 40–––40
1989–90 300–––300
1990–91 344–––344
1991–92 283–––283
1992–93 321–––321
1993–94 250–––250
Total 1538–––1538
Espanyol 1994–95 340–––340
1995–96 39390––483
1996–97 37360–40473
1997–98 352–––352
1998–99 260–––260
1999–2000 29170––361
2000–01 16220–60242
Total 21611240––10025011
Paris Saint-Germain 2000–01 7110––81
2001–02 2812020100421
2002–03 352–5151454
Total 7043071151956
Bordeaux 2003–04 11110–40161
Total 11110–40161
Espanyol 2003–04 211–––211
2004–05 271–––271
2005–06 11020–31161
Total 59220–31643
Career total 509263007132257829

International

[28]

Argentina national team
YearAppsGoals
199961
200020
200161
200260
Total202

Managerial statistics

As of 2 May 2016[29]
Team From To Record
GWDLWin %
Espanyol 20 January 2009 26 November 2012 161 53 38 70 32.92
Southampton 18 January 2013 27 May 2014 60 23 18 19 38.33
Tottenham Hotspur 27 May 2014 Present 108 55 28 25 50.93
Total 329 131 84 114 39.82

Honours

Player

Newell's Old Boys
Espanyol

Individual

References

  1. 1 2 "Adiós y muchas gracias" [Farewell and many thanks] (in Spanish). ESPN FC. 7 June 2006. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  2. ↑ Pochettino bounces back again; UEFA.com, 22 June 2004
  3. ↑ Olímpico return for Pochettino; UEFA.com, 30 December 2003
  4. ↑ Espanyol's Pochettino calls it quits; UEFA.com, 8 June 2006
  5. ↑ http://www.11v11.com/matches/argentina-v-bolivia-02-february-1992-243429/
  6. ↑ Owen and Butt lead the charge; BBC Sport, 7 June 2002
  7. ↑ Pochettino replaces luckless Mané at Espanyol; UEFA.com, 20 January 2009
  8. ↑ It's the Sids 2009! The complete review of La Liga season; The Guardian, 8 June 2009
  9. ↑ "Mauricio Pochettino: "No guardo rencor a nadie"" [Mauricio Pochettino: "I hold no grudges"] (in Spanish). Terra. 16 December 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
  10. ↑ "El Espanyol renueva a Pochettino" [Espanyol renews Pochettino] (in Spanish). Marca. 28 September 2010. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  11. ↑ "Pochettino leaves RCD Espanyol". Espanyol's official website. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
  12. ↑ "New first team manager appointed". Southampton F.C. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  13. ↑ "Adkins sacked as Southampton boss". BBC Sport. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  14. ↑ "In the Mourinho mould: Pochettino's exciting brand of football will have Southampton fans purring". Goal.com. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  15. ↑ "Southampton 0–0 Everton". BBC Sport. 21 January 2013. Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  16. ↑ Hassan, Nabil (21 January 2013). "Mauricio Pochettino impresses on tough Southampton debut". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
  17. ↑ Bevan, Chris (9 February 2013). "Southampton 3–1 Manchester City". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  18. ↑ "Pochettino sticking with translator". Irish Independent. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  19. ↑ Sanghera, Mandeep (16 March 2013). "Southampton 3–1 Liverpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  20. ↑ Johnston, Neil (30 March 2013). "Southampton 2–1 Chelsea". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  21. ↑ "Southampton's strides under Mauricio Pochettino shown by record Premier League points tally as Rickie Lambert strikes late at Swansea". Daily Mail. 4 May 2014. Retrieved 4 May 2014.
  22. ↑ "Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham appoint Southampton boss". BBC Sport. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  23. ↑ White, Jim (9 January 2015). "Harry Kane's incredible journey from Arsenal reject to Tottenham hero". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  24. ↑ Shergold, Adam (5 November 2015). "Tottenham’s English axis of Eric Dier, Dele Alli and Harry Kane has potential... but Roy Hodgson has better options for the moment". Daily Mail. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  25. ↑ "Danny Rose: Tottenham defender apologises for ugly scenes at Chelsea". BBC Sport. 3 May 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
  26. ↑ "In Profile – Mauricio Pochettino". Southampton FC. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  27. ↑ Figuera, Sophie (January 2014). "The reign of Mauricio Pochettino - One year on". www.givemesport.com. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
  28. ↑ "Mauricio Pochettino". National Football Teams. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  29. ↑ "Managers: Mauricio Pochettino". Soccerbase. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  30. ↑ "Pochettino wins Manager of the Month". Southampton F.C. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  31. ↑ "Pochettino wins Manager of the Month". Sky Sports. 3 December 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  32. ↑ "Mauricio Pochettino named Barclays Premier League Manager of the Month for February after four straight Tottenham wins". Daily Mail. 11 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2016.

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