Lionel SCALONI

Lionel Sebastián Scaloni (born May 16, 1978) is an Argentine professional football manager and former player who has served as the head coach of the Argentina national team since 2018. Under his leadership, Argentina experienced a historic golden era of success, winning the 2021 Copa América (ending a 28-year trophy drought), the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and the 2024 Copa América. Known for his tactical flexibility, pragmatism, and fostering a cohesive team atmosphere close to his captain Lionel Messi.