Enzo Trossero

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Enzo Héctor Trossero, nicknamed El Vikingo (the viking), is an Argentine footballer and coach. He was born in Santa Fe, May 23, 1953.

He began his playing career at Argentine minnows Belgrano de San Francisco but he soon moved on to Colón de Santa Fe, and in 1975 he arrived at Independiente. In this team he had two phases: from 1975 to 1979, when he was transferred to FC Nantes Atlantique of France, and from 1981 to 1985. During that time he won three Argentine titles (1977-78 and 83), a Copa Libertadores (1984) and a Intercontinental Cup (1984). He was named as one of the club's best defender during Independiente's 90th anniversary.

He had great attacking prowess for a defender, he scored 55 goals in 308 games during his career. He made the Argentina national football team for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain, but he didn't manage to play in any game. He played in the qualifying matches for the 1986 FIFA World Cup, but he wasn't called for the tournament itself.

During his coaching career he has coached Club Atlético Huracán, Talleres de Córdoba, and his former club Independiente de Avellaneda. Abroad he has coached in Switzerland where he was league champion with FC Sion and also coached the Swiss national team. Currently he's in Guatemala coaching CSD Municipal and has won the UNCAF Club Tournament and a record 5 straight league championships.

[edit] Playing career

Season(s)	team
1971-1972	Belgrano de San Francisco
1972-1975	Colón
1975-1980	Independiente
1980-1981	Nantes
1981-1985	Independiente
1985-1986	Toluca
1986-1987	Estudiantes
1987-1988	Sion
1989	Estudiantes

[edit] Trophies as a player

[edit] Managerial career

1987-1990: Argentina National Team, U20 and U16 (assistant of Bilardo)
1990-1992: FC Sion
1992-1994: Club Atlético Huracán
1994-1995: Estudiantes de La Plata
1995-1997: Colón de Santa Fe
1997-1998: San Martín Tucumàn
1999-1999: FC Lugano
1999-2000: Independiente
2000-2001: Switzerland National Team
2004-present CSD Municipal

	Argentina squad - 1982 FIFA World Cup
1 Ardiles \| 2 Baley \| 3 Barbas \| 4 Bertoni \| 5 Calderón \| 6 Díaz \| 7 Fillol \| 8 Galván \| 9 Gallego \| 10 Maradona \| 11 Kempes \| 12 Hernández \| 13 Olarticoechea \| 14 Olguín \| 15 Passarella \| 16 Pumpido \| 17 Santamaría \| 18 Tarantini \| 19 Trossero \| 20 Valdano \| 21 Valencia \| 22 Van Tuyne \| Coach: Menotti