Jorge Valdano
Jorge Valdano is an Argentine former professional footballer and a respected football philosopher, known for his insightful views on the game. A World Cup winner in 1986, Valdano has also contributed to football as a coach and sports executive, influencing the sport's strategic and philosophical discussions.
Born on Oct 04, 1955 (70 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 1 | 6.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 218,197 | $303,000 | 646$ |
| Germany | 1 | 7.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 179,409 | $3,845,000 | 8,233$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.21% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 18,532 | $700,000 | 1,499$ |
| Totals | 3 | 194,772,968 | 416,138 | $4,848,000 | 10,378$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Jorge Valdano described Ronaldo's attacking style as if a whole herd of buffalo was charging.
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Germany:
Jorge Valdano is an Argentine football philosopher who is featured in an interview discussing the Ballon d'Or.
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Egypt:
Jorge Valdano interviewed Kylian Mbappe in 2025, where he discussed Lamine Yamal's passion for football.
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Argentina:
Jorge Valdano noted the unique talent of Lionel Messi, comparing it to the legacy of Diego Maradona.
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Bangladesh:
Jorge Valdano was the first choice name for Josimar's father, reflecting his admiration for the Argentine forward.
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Uzbekistan:
Jorge Valdano, a former Argentine footballer and World Cup champion, was honored by Vozinya's naming.
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Argentina:
Valdano is described as a writer and former football player who reflects on the emotional aspects of football.
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United Kingdom:
Jorge Valdano, a former Argentina international, has made comparisons between Lamine Yamal and Messi.
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Dominican Republic:
Jorge Valdano was involved in the play leading up to Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup.
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Indonesia:
Jorge Valdano was a teammate of Maradona who praised his spectacular goal during the 1986 World Cup.
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