Enzo Héctor Trossero (born 23 May 1953), nicknamed ''El Vikingo'' (the Viking), is an Argentine

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and coach.

Club career

He began his playing career at Argentine minnows Belgrano de San Francisco but he soon moved on to

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, and in 1975 he arrived at Independiente. In this team he had two phases: from 1975 to 1979, when he was transferred to

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of France, and from 1981 to 1985. During that time he won three Argentine titles (1977–78 and 1983), a Copa Libertadores (1984) and an Intercontinental Cup (1984). He was named as one of the club's best defender during Independiente's 90th anniversary.

International career

He had great attacking prowess for a defender, he scored 55 goals in 308 games during his time with Independiente. He made the Argentina national football team for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain, but he did not manage to play in any game. He played in the qualifying matches for the 1986 FIFA World Cup, but he was not called for the tournament itself.

Coaching career

During his coaching career he has coached

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, and his former club Independiente de Avellaneda. Abroad he has coached in Switzerland where he was

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champion with

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and also coached the Swiss national team. He coached in Guatemala with

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and won the UNCAF Club Tournament and a record 5 straight

championships. On 4 November 2009

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officials have hired the coach to replace Diego Cocca, Trossero recently quit Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab. On 29 December 2009

officials have fired the coach after just six matches due to poor results: three draws and three losses. As replacement was named Trossero's assistant Daniel Ondra, the club is but in negotiation with former

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coach Leonardo MadelónEnzo Trossero fue despedido de Godoy Cruz
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Honours

;Independiente * Nacional: 1977, 1978 *

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: 1983 * Copa Libertadores: 1984 * Intercontinental Cup: 1984 ;Nantes * Ligue 1: 1980

References

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