Gustavo Siviero
Encyclopedia
Gustavo Lionel Siviero is a retired Argentine
professional footballer who played as a central defender.
with América de Cali
. After only one season, he returned to his country and joined San Lorenzo de Almagro.
Siviero then played two seasons apiece with Newell's Old Boys
and Club Atlético Lanús
, always in the first division. In the 1998 summer, he signed with La Liga
outfit RCD Mallorca
, alongside Lanús teammate Ariel Ibagaza
(another Argentine, goalkeeper Carlos Roa
, had done the same move the previous season). In finished third in his first year, as replacement for Real Madrid
-bound Iván Campo
, he was an undisputed starter as the Balearic Islands
side narrowly missed on UEFA Champions League
group stage entry; his official club debut came in the first leg of the domestic Supercup
, a 2–1 win at FC Barcelona
(eventual 2–2 aggregate win).
In 2002, aged 33, Siviero moved to Albacete Balompié
also in Spain
, reuniting with Roa, with the pair being instrumental as the Castile-La Mancha
club returned to the first division in their debut season, after a seven-year absence. After only six games in his last two years combined - with relegation in 2004–05
- he returned to his first professional club Colón, retiring shortly after.
Siviero started coaching in Mallorca's youth ranks. In October 2010, he replaced former club player Goran Milojević
(1992–95) at the helm of lowly CD Atlético Baleares
, also in Majorca.
manager Marcelo Bielsa
for a friendly with Holland
, in Amsterdam
. He never made his official debut, however, and was never selected again.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Club career
Siviero began playing professionally Club Atlético Colón, moving in 1991 to ColombiaColombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
with América de Cali
América de Cali
Corporación Deportiva América, commonly known as América de Cali or simply América is a Colombian football club based in Cali. They currently play in the Categoría Primera A, the top-flight professional league in the country....
. After only one season, he returned to his country and joined San Lorenzo de Almagro.
Siviero then played two seasons apiece with Newell's Old Boys
Newell's Old Boys
Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys is an Argentine sports club based in Rosario. The club was founded on November 3, 1903, and is named after Isaac Newell, one of the pioneers of Argentine football...
and Club Atlético Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús is a sports club from Lanús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Founded on 3 January 1915, the club's main sports are football and basketball. In both sports, Lanús plays in Argentina's top divisions: Primera División and Liga Nacional de Básquet...
, always in the first division. In the 1998 summer, he signed with La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
outfit RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
, alongside Lanús teammate Ariel Ibagaza
Ariel Ibagaza
Ariel Miguel Santiago Ibagaza is an Argentine footballer who plays for Olympiacos FC in Greece.Nicknamed El Caño, his usual position is attacking midfielder, and he is well known for his technique and vision, and spent the vast majority of his professional career in Spain, where he represented...
(another Argentine, goalkeeper Carlos Roa
Carlos Roa
Carlos Ángel Roa is a retired Argentine footballer who played as a goalkeeper.Most of his professional career - which was interrupted due to his Seventh-day Adventist Church beliefs - was spent with Racing Avellaneda and in Spain with Mallorca, winning one major trophy with the latter.Roa was...
, had done the same move the previous season). In finished third in his first year, as replacement for Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
-bound Iván Campo
Iván Campo
Iván Campo Ramos is a retired Spanish footballer.Originally a central defender, Campo featured in a defensive midfield role in his later years...
, he was an undisputed starter as the Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula.The four largest islands are: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain with Palma as the capital...
side narrowly missed on UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
group stage entry; his official club debut came in the first leg of the domestic Supercup
Supercopa de España
The Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
, a 2–1 win at FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
(eventual 2–2 aggregate win).
In 2002, aged 33, Siviero moved to Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded on August 2, 1940, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, with a 17,300-seat capacity.-History:The club was founded...
also in Spain
Spain
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, reuniting with Roa, with the pair being instrumental as the Castile-La Mancha
Castile-La Mancha
Castile-La Mancha is an autonomous community of Spain. Castile-La Mancha is bordered by Castile and León, Madrid, Aragon, Valencia, Murcia, Andalusia, and Extremadura. It is one of the most sparsely populated of Spain's autonomous communities...
club returned to the first division in their debut season, after a seven-year absence. After only six games in his last two years combined - with relegation in 2004–05
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
- he returned to his first professional club Colón, retiring shortly after.
Siviero started coaching in Mallorca's youth ranks. In October 2010, he replaced former club player Goran Milojević
Goran Milojevic
Goran Milojević Radivojević , known as Milojević, is a retired Serbian football attacking midfielder, and a current manager.-Club career:...
(1992–95) at the helm of lowly CD Atlético Baleares
CD Atlético Baleares
Club Deportivo Atlético Baleares is a Spanish football team based in Palma, Majorca, in the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. Founded on 27 May 1942, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 3.-History:...
, also in Majorca.
International career
In 1999, Siviero was summoned by Argentine national teamArgentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
manager Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera is an Argentine association football coach and former defender, born in Rosario, Santa Fe...
for a friendly with Holland
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
, in Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
. He never made his official debut, however, and was never selected again.