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Hernán Cristante

b. 1969

Argentine footballer and manager

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About Hernán Cristante

Born 1969. Hernán Cristante is an Argentine association football player and association football coach.

Rolando Hernán Cristante Mandarino (born 16 September 1969), known as Hernán Cristante, is an Argentine football manager and former player.

Club career Cristante began his professional career with Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata in Argentina, where he showed early promise before moving to Mexico in 1993 to join Toluca.

Though he had loan spells back in Argentina with Platense, Newell's Old Boys, and Huracán, it was in Toluca where he made his name. He became one of the most iconic goalkeepers in the history of Mexico's top division, making more than 400 appearances and helping Toluca secure five Primera División titles and a CONCACAF Champions Cup.

He holds the league record of 772 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal.

After retiring as a player in 2012 following a final season with Leones Negros, Cristante transitioned into coaching. His managerial career includes spells with Toluca, Querétaro, Juárez, and most recently Puebla.

International career Cristante represented the Argentina national team between 1989 and 1995, and was included in the squad for the 1995 Copa América. In total, he earned six caps for his country.

Honours

Player Gimnasia y Esgrima Copa Centenario de la AFA: 1993

Toluca Primera División de México: Verano 1999, Verano 2000, Apertura 2002, Apertura 2005, Apertura 2008 Campeón de Campeones: 2003, 2006 CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 2003

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Hernán Cristante?

Argentine footballer and manager

When was Hernán Cristante born?

Hernán Cristante was born on 16 September 1969 in La Plata.

What is Hernán Cristante's occupation?

Hernán Cristante is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Hernán Cristante?

Hernán Cristante is Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hernán Cristante

· Wikidata: Q123813

· DBpedia: Hernán Cristante

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