Sergio Omar Almirón (born 18 November 1958 in Rosario) is a retired Argentine

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who played as a

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. During his career (1978–1993) he played for

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), Estudiantes, Central Córdoba and

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. Almirón was in the

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squad that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup, though he did not play any games during that tournament. Despite playing as a striker Almirón was allocated the number 1 shirt for the 1986 tournament, traditionally reserved for goalkeepers.rsssf: World Cup winning squads
This was due to Argentina's policy of the time of numbering their squad alphabetically. He's the father of former footballer

Sergio Bernardo Almirón Sergio Bernardo Almirón (born 7 November 1980) is an Argentine former footballer who used to play as a central midfielder known for his passing and powerful shots. He is currently a non-playing staff member at Lega Pro club Akragas. Club ca ...

Honours

Club

Newell's Old Boys * Primera División: 1987–88

International

Argentina *

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* * * 1958 births Living people Argentina international footballers Estudiantes de La Plata footballers 1986 FIFA World Cup players FIFA World Cup-winning players Association football forwards Newell's Old Boys footballers Footballers from Rosario, Santa Fe Talleres de Córdoba footballers Tours FC players Argentine expatriate footballers Argentine footballers Argentine Primera División players Ligue 2 players Expatriate footballers in France Expatriate footballers in Mexico Argentine expatriate sportspeople in France Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Mexico {{Argentina-footy-forward-stub