Carlos Cavagnaro: The career of Argentina’s youngest professional football coach

A new biography titled ‘Antes de Todos’, written by Ideler Cavagnaro, details the career of Carlos Cavagnaro, who became the youngest professional football coach in Argentina at age 22 when he joined Argentinos Juniors in 1969.

After a playing career at Vélez Sarsfield was cut short by a serious injury, Cavagnaro transitioned into coaching. Over four decades, his career spanned more than 20 countries across four continents, including Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, the Philippines, and the Maldives. His journey often involved working in regions facing political instability and social transformation, where football served as a tool for connection.