Luis Papandrea

Luis Papandrea
Personal information
Full name Luis Héctor Papandrea[1]
Date of birth (1952-08-08) 8 August 1952
Place of birth Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972-1977 Ferro Carril Oeste 118 (13)
1976 → Racing (loan) 25 (0)
1978 Tampa Bay Rowdies (indoor) 1 (0)
1978 Tampa Bay Rowdies 15 (0)
1979-1981 Platense 25 (0)
1982 Central Norte 8 (0)
Managerial career
Ferro Carril Oeste (assistant)
Lone Star Soccer Club
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Luis Héctor Papandrea (born 8 August 1952) is an Argentine retired professional footballer who played as a defender.

Playing career

Papandrea made his professional debut for Ferro Carril Oeste on 26 March 1972, at age 19. He would go on to make 118 appearances for the club. In 1976 he was loaned to Racing, where he played 25 games. After a return to Ferro in 1977, he received a free release on 31 December 1977.[2][3]

In March 1978 he was invited to the United States for a two-week trial[4][5] with the Tampa Bay Rowdies of the North American Soccer League. Rowdies’ coach Gordon Jago like what he saw and signed him after only six days.[6][7] Papandrea made 15 appearances and 13 starts that season, helping Tampa Bay to Soccer Bowl '78.

Having been released from Tampa Bay in October after the season ended,[8] he returned to Argentina, and joined First Division side Platense for three years. In 1982, he finished out his career with Central Norte.[2][3]

Post-playing career

After retiring, Papandrea joined the coaching staff of Ferro. He later served as assessor for Estudiantes, and as the general coordinator for Los Cardales Club.[9] Ultimately he returned to the United States, and has been coaching at the youth development level in Austin, Texas since 1993.[10]

Personal life

Papandrea was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is of Greek and Italian heritage through his great-grandparents.[1] His younger brother Ruben also played at Ferro.[11][12] He and his wife Susana were married in 1973 and have three children.[1] Papandrea stated in a 1978 interview that in Greek his last name means very manly.[1]

Honors

References

  1. ^ a b c d McEwen, Tom (12 April 1978). "'Manly' Attraction For Rowdies". The Tampa Tribune. p. 1-C. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Luis Héctor Papandrea". laferropedia.com. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b "LUIS HECTOR PAPANDREA". bdfa.com.ar. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  4. ^ Tierney, Mike (23 March 1978). "Rowdies' rivalry intensifies: Strikers hire Rogers". St. Petersburg Times. p. 1-C. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Rowdies 78". St. Petersburg Times. 1 April 1978. p. Soccer-3. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  6. ^ Mudry, Richard (28 March 1978). "Rowdies ad two for opening night". Tampa Times. p. 3-C. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  7. ^ "Rowdies sign, cut". Tampa Times. 30 March 1978. p. 4-C. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  8. ^ Henderson, Jim (11 October 1978). "Big Personnel Shakeup Expected For '79 Rowdies". The Tampa Tribune. p. 6-C. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  9. ^ "Lonestar Soccer Club STAFF". lonestar-sc.com. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  10. ^ Hart, Butch (14 July 1995). "Love for soccer leads to coaching career". Austin American-Staesman. p. C10. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Los Papandrea". laferropedia.com. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  12. ^ "Mi Hermano". laferropedia.com. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
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