Scored in the final
Finished Argentina’s move for the second goal against West Germany.
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PLAYER PROFILE
Jorge Valdano
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Jorge Valdano was a cultured Argentine forward who combined intelligent movement with finishing. He scored Argentina’s second goal in the 1986 World Cup final and enjoyed a major club spell with Real Madrid. His club path in Footballopedia runs through Newell’s Old Boys, Alavés, Real Zaragoza, Real Madrid. Jorge Valdano represented Argentina at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.
At a glance
Career snapshot
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Position
- Forward
- Senior clubs
- 4
Biography
The full story
Valdano’s 1986 role places him directly beside Maradona in Argentina’s championship attack and in the final at the Estadio Azteca.
Club career
Career journey
1973–1975
Newell’s Old Boys
Began his senior career in Rosario.
1975–1979
Alavés
Moved to Spanish football.
1979–1984
Real Zaragoza
Established himself in La Liga.
1984–1987
Real Madrid
Won major domestic and European honours.
International
Argentina and the 1986 World Cup
Jorge Valdano represented Argentina at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.
- 1986 World Cup
- 1986 FIFA World Cup finalist
- Final
- Argentina 3–2 West Germany
- Venue
- Estadio Azteca
Honours
Major achievements
1986FIFA World CupChampion with Argentina
1985UEFA CupReal Madrid
1986UEFA CupReal Madrid
1986La LigaReal Madrid
Story
Defining moments
Newell’s Old Boys
Began his senior career in Rosario.
Alavés
Moved to Spanish football.
Real Zaragoza
Established himself in La Liga.
Database coverage
What Footballopedia currently links
These figures describe the current Footballopedia graph coverage, not the player's complete real-world career totals.
- World Cup editions
- 1
- Observed starts
- 1
- Captain starts
- 0
- Linked goals
- 1
- Card mentions
- 0
- Linked matches
- 1