Jorge Sampaoli was born on March 13, 1960, in Argentina. Raised in a modest household, he developed a passion for football at a very young age and began playing competitively at just six years old. He joined the youth ranks of Newell's Old Boys, a prominent Argentine football club. However, his playing career was cut short at the age of 19 due to a serious leg injury. Doctors advised him to stop playing professionally, as continuing could pose severe health risks. Following his early retirement, Sampaoli took on various part-time jobs, though his passion for football never faded.
Sampaoli returned to football in 1994, transitioning into coaching. He began with an amateur club and led them to a local league title, gaining initial recognition. Despite facing criticism and resistance from rival teams and fans, his coaching abilities began to shine. He returned briefly to Newell's Old Boys in a coaching capacity and remained involved with the club for two years before moving to Peru to seek professional coaching opportunities.
His early tenure in Peru was challenging. At his first professional club, Juan Aurich, he managed only eight matches, losing five of them. After being dismissed, he took charge of another Peruvian club, Coronel Bolognesi (based in Chiclayo) in 2002. There, he began to achieve more consistent results. Between 2002 and 2007, Sampaoli coached several clubs in Peru, accumulating valuable experience despite mixed performances. These formative years significantly shaped his tactical approach and philosophy.
| Birth Date: | 13 Mar, 1960 |
| Age: | 60 yrs |
| Occupations: | Association football manager |
| Citizenship: | Argentina |
| Birth Place: | Casilda |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Argentine football manager |
| Net Worth 2021: | 11 million |
