About Sergio Santín
Born 1956. Sergio Santín is an Uruguayan association football player and association football coach.
Sergio Rodolfo Santín Spinelli (born August 6, 1956 in Salto) is a retired football striker from Uruguay, who was nicknamed "Bocha" during his professional career.
Playing career Having made his official debut on July 18, 1980 against Peru (2-2), Santín obtained a total number of 18 international caps for the Uruguay national football team. He represented his native country at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, wearing the number eleven jersey.
Santín played club football for Danubio and Peñarol in Uruguay and Cúcuta Deportivo, Atletico Nacional, and América de Cali in Colombia.
Coaching career Following his retirement, Santín became the manager of Once Caldas, then called Once Philips, and later led Cúcuta Deportivo. In 2024–25, he performed as assistant coach for the Chile national team.
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Who is Sergio Santín?
Uruguayan footballer
When was Sergio Santín born?
Sergio Santín was born on 6 August 1956 in Salto.
What is Sergio Santín's occupation?
Sergio Santín is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Sergio Santín?
Sergio Santín is Uruguayan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sergio Santín. https://biography.guide/sergio-santin/
MLA: "Sergio Santín." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sergio-santin/.
Chicago: "Sergio Santín." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sergio-santin/.
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