About Darío Espínola
Born 1973. Darío Espínola is an Argentine association football player and association football coach.
Ludovino Darío Espínola Alegre, known as Darío Espínola, is an Argentine football manager and former player who played as a right back. He is the current interim manager of Arsenal de Sarandí.
He is nicknamed "Cafu" after the famous Brazilian rightback.
Career
Espínola started his playing career in 1992 with Argentino de Quilmes. In 1993, he joined Arsenal de Sarandí where he remained for 16 years, making him one of the club's longest serving players and the player with the 2nd most appearances in the history of the club with over 400 games in all competitions, behind Carlos Ruiz. The highlights of his career were the club's promotion to the Argentine Primera División in 2002 and the victory on the 2007 Copa Sudamericana.
In 2010 Espínola left Arsenal and joined second division side Defensa y Justicia.
Personal life Espínola is the brother of Oscar Espínola and uncle of Aníbal Leguizamón.
Honours SeasonClubTitle2007 Arsenal de Sarandí Copa Sudamericana
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Darío Espínola?
Argentine footballer
When was Darío Espínola born?
Darío Espínola was born on 15 September 1973 in Garuhapé.
What is Darío Espínola's occupation?
Darío Espínola is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Darío Espínola?
Darío Espínola is Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Darío Espínola. https://biography.guide/dario-espinola-association-football-player/
MLA: "Darío Espínola." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dario-espinola-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Darío Espínola." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dario-espinola-association-football-player/.
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