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José Pastoriza
Pastoriza manager of Independiente in 1984
Personal information
Full name José Omar Pastoriza
Position(s) Midfielder

José Omar Pastoriza (born on May 23, 1942 in Rosario - died on August 2, 2004 in Buenos Aires) was a midfielder for Independiente, AS Monaco, and the Argentina national football team, as well as manager for many teams including the Venezuelan national team.

Playing career

El Pato Pastoriza ("The Duck") started playing in Rosario Central but gained renown with Colón, from there he moved to Racing Club, but due to poor results of the team and the precarious economical situation was transferred to rival Independiente after 53 matches. with Independiente he played 6 years winning 3 first division tournaments and a Copa Libertadores. In 1971 he was awarded the Olimpia de Oro, which is given to the Argentine footballer of the year.

After the 1972 season he transferred to French AS Monaco, where he retired as a player.

Titles as a player

Season Club Title
Nacional 1967 Argentina Independiente Primera División Argentina
Metropolitano 1970 Argentina Independiente Primera División Argentina
Metropolitano 1971 Argentina Independiente Primera División Argentina
1972 Argentina Independiente Copa Libertadores

Coaching career

Technical and with a good relationship with the players, El Pato Patoriza coached the following teams: