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Also known as Helenio Herrera Gavilan

Argentine-French football player and manager (1910-1997)

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Helenio Herrera Gavilán (1910–1997) was an association football player and coach. Born in Buenos Aires, he held citizenship in both Argentina and France. As a defender, he played for clubs including OFC Charleville, Excelsior AC Roubaix, Red Star F.C., and Stade Français Football. His professional career also involved participation in the Copa del Rey and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.

Herrera served as a coach for several teams, including FC Barcelona, Rimini FC, Inter Milan, and AS Roma. He was known by the pseudonyms "el Mag" and "H.H." The former player and manager died in Venice and was buried in the Cemetery of San Michele. He spoke French and stood 183 units in height.

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Country
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Active from
1964-04-30

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Key facts

1952
Málaga
1953
Deportivo de La Coruña
Full name
Helenio Herrera Gavilán
Date of birth
( 1910-04-10 ) 10 April 1910
Place of birth
Buenos Aires , Argentina
Date of death
9 November 1997 (1997-11-09) (aged 87)
Place of death
Venice , Italy
Height
1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position
Central defender
Years
Team
1931 1932
Racing de Casablanca
1932 1933
CASG Paris
1933 1935
Stade Français
1935 1937
Charleville
1937 1939
Excelsior Roubaix
1940 1942
Red Star Olympique
1942 1943
Stade Français
1943 1944
EF Paris-Capitale

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Encyclopedic overview

Helenio Herrera Gavilán ( Spanish pronunciation: [eˈlenjo eˈreɾa ɣaβiˈlan]; 10 April 1910 – 9 November 1997) was an Argentine and naturalised French football player and manager. He is best remembered for his success with the Inter Milan team known as Grande Inter in the 1960s.

During his managerial career, Herrera won four La Liga titles in Spain (with Atlético Madrid and Barcelona) and three Serie A titles in Italy with Inter. He also guided Inter to European glory, winning two consecutive European Cups, among several other honours. He is regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time.

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