Sergio Verdirame

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| name = Sergio Verdirame

| image =

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| full_name = Sergio Ariel Verdirame Serpentiello

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1970|8|18|df=y}}

| birth_place = Santa Fe, Argentina

| height = 1.69 m

| currentclub = Aniquiladores FC (manager)

| position = Forward

| years1 = 1988–1990

| years2 = 1990–1991

| years3 = 1991–1992

| years4 = 1992–1996

| years5 = 1996–1997

| years6 = 1997–1998

| years7 = 1999

| years8 = 2002

| clubs1 = Colón

| clubs2 = Colo-Colo

| clubs3 = Monarcas Morelia

| clubs4 = Monterrey

| clubs5 = Cruz Azul

| clubs6 = Santos Laguna

| clubs7 = Veracruz

| clubs8 = Monterrey

| caps1 = 98

| caps2 = 1

| caps3 = 38

| caps4 = 131

| caps5 = 31

| caps6 = 31

| caps7 = 11

| caps8 = 2

| goals1 = 27

| goals2 = 1

| goals3 = 16

| goals4 = 44

| goals5 = 4

| goals6 = 6

| goals7 = 3

| goals8 = 1

| manageryears1 = 2023–present

| managerclubs1 = Aniquiladores FC

| manageryears2 = 2025–present

| managerclubs2 = Colombia Kings League

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Sergio Ariel Verdirame Serpentiello (born 18 August 1970){{Cite web |title=Sergio Verdirame News |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/news/_/id/21924/sergio-verdirame |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=ESPN |language=en}} is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a forward for clubs of Argentina, Chile and Mexico. He is currently the head coach of Aniquiladores FC in the Kings League.{{Cite web |title=Profile Sergio Verdirame, : Info, news, matches and statistics {{!}} BeSoccer |url=https://www.besoccer.com/player/sergio-verdirame-542141 |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=www.besoccer.com |language=en}}

Playing career

Verdirame was born in Santa Fe, Argentina, and began his career with Colón. He later moved to Colo-Colo in Chile, where he was part of the team that won the 1991 Copa Libertadores. In 1991, he transferred to Monarcas Moreliahttps://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/sergio-verdirame-idolo-monarcas-leyenda-rayada in Mexico, scoring 16 goals in 38 matches, his most prolific season.

In 1992, Verdirame joined Monterrey and spent four seasons with the team.{{Cite web |title=Sitio web oficial del Club de Futbol Monterrey |url=https://www.rayados.com/es/noticias/14576/el-inolvidable-gol-de-sergio-verdirame-contra-queretaro |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=www.rayados.com |language=es}} Afterward, he played for Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna before returning to Monterrey in 2002, where he retired.{{Cite web |title=A 20 años del tributo a Verdirame en Rayados ante Querétaro |url=https://www.reforma.com/a-20-anos-del-tributo-a-verdirameen-rayados-ante-queretaro/ar2440907 |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=www.reforma.com |language=es}}

Managerial career

In 2023, Verdirame was appointed head coach of Aniquiladores FC in the Kings League.{{Cite web |title=Aniquiladores FC: All the info, news and results |url=https://kingsleague.pro/en/teams/11-aniquiladores-fc |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=kingsleague.pro}}

In November 2024, Verdirame was announced as the head coach of the Colombian national team{{Cite web |last=eSports |first=Movistar |date=2024-11-05 |title=Sergio Verdirame será el seleccionador de Colombia en la Kings World Cup Nations |url=https://esports.as.com/bonus/kings-league/Sergio-Verdirame-Colombia-Kings-Nations_0_1845715414.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Movistar eSports |language=es}} for the upcoming Kings World Cup Nations,{{Cite web |date=2025-01-04 |title=Colombia remontó y venció a Turquía con 'Gol de oro' |url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/futbol/nota/_/id/14627848/colombia-vencio-turquia-y-clasifco-en-kings-world-cup-nations-2025 |access-date=2025-01-05 |website=ESPNdeportes.com |language=es}} a tournament featuring streamers and content creators. This appointment marks a significant step in his coaching career, expanding his influence beyond club management to the international stage.{{Cite web |title=Colombia contrata a Sergio Verdirame para la Kings World Cup Nations |url=https://www.postadeportes.com/futbol/colombia-contrata-a-sergio-verdirame-para-la-kings-world-cup-nations/vl1630497 |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=POSTA México}}