Leonardo Astrada

River Plate legend and former manager

Leonardo Rubén Astrada (born 6 January 1970) is a retired Argentine footballer, who went on to become a football manager. The last team he managed was Atlético de Rafaela.

Quick Facts

Full name: Leonardo Rubén Astrada
Height: 1.73 m / 5 ft 8 in
Born: 6 January 1970
Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position: Midfielder

Lore & Background

Astrada played the majority of his career for River Plate, winning ten major titles. He played a total of 405 games for the club in all competitions. He also played for Brazilian club Grêmio in the year 2000. He made 32 appearances for the Argentina national team, scoring 1 goal, and was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Reader's Guide

After retirement in January 2004, he was appointed as manager for River Plate, and lasted one and a half years. He later managed Rosario Central, Colón, Estudiantes de La Plata, and Atlético de Rafaela.

Did You Know?

Astrada won ten major titles with River Plate, making him the second most decorated player in the club's history (after Leonardo Ponzio).
He managed River Plate in the 2004–2005 season and later returned in 2009 to replace Néstor Gorosito.