Historical profile
Career context
Valdano combined intelligent movement with decisive finishing throughout Argentina's title run.
Argentina 1986 squad
11
World champion · 1986
Jorge Valdano
#11 · Centre-forward
ArgentinaREReal Madrid
Mexico 1986 record
7Apps
4Goals
—Assists
Career archive
Key chapters
1
Played in Spain for Alavés, Zaragoza and Real Madrid.
2
Scored against South Korea, Bulgaria and West Germany.
3
Later became a coach, executive and football writer.
Tournament role
Mexico 1986
Scored four tournament goals, including Argentina's second in the final.
7Appearances
4Goals
—Assists
Honours cabinet
Major honours
FIFA World Cup · 1986 La Liga ×2 UEFA Cup ×2