Miguel Ángel Santoro

Miguel Ángel Santoro (born 27 February 1942) is a retired Argentine football goalkeeper. He played most of his career for Club Atlético Independiente and represented the Argentina national football team at the 1974 World Cup.

Playing career Santoro was born in Sarandí, Argentina. He made 343 appearances for Independiente between 1962 and 1974, making him the goalkeeper with the highest number of appearances for the club. During his time with Independiente he won 10 titles, 4 league, 4 Copa Libertadores, the Copa Intercontinental and the Copa Interamericana.

After representing Argentina at the 1974 World Cup Santoro was sold to Spanish side Hércules where he played until his retirement in 1977.

Managerial career Santoro has had three short spells as manager of Independiente, his record as manager of the first team is Played 36, Won 12, Drawn 14, Lost 10.

He joined Independiente on 5 October 2008 and stepped down as manager of Independiente on 22 March 2009.

Honours Independiente Primera División Argentina: 1963, Nacional 1967, Metropolitano 1970, Metropolitano 1971 Copa Libertadores: 1964, 1965, 1972, 1973 Intercontinental Cup: 1973 Copa Interamericana: 1973