Biography
Who is Néstor Ortigoza?
Early career and Argentinos Juniors
Néstor Ortigoza began his professional football path in 2004 with Argentinos Juniors. He spent a short period on loan at Nueva Chicago during 2005 before he returned to his original club. By 2007, he had become a regular presence within the first team squad. Following the arrival of manager Claudio Borghi in 2009, he became a permanent fixture in the lineup.
During the 2010 Clausura championship, Néstor Ortigoza played a vital role for Argentinos Juniors. He appeared in 17 out of 19 matches and scored 3 goals to help the club win the title. For his performances, he served as captain and earned the title of Footballer of the Year in Argentina.
Club career and transfers
In 2011, San Lorenzo purchased Néstor Ortigoza from Argentinos Juniors for a fee of $2,200,000 on a three-year contract. He later moved to the United Arab Emirates in July 2012 when he signed a one-year loan deal with Emirates Club. This move helped him secure the UAE First Division League title during the 2012–13 season.
His professional path continued when he signed with Rosario Central from Olimpia in December 2017. He later spent six months at Estudiantes de Río Cuarto. While there were rumors about a move to Club Atlético Ciclón in September 2020, he remained at Estudiantes before returning to San Lorenzo in 2021. During his time with San Lorenzo, he won the 2013 Inicial, the 2014 Copa Libertadores, and the 2015 Supercopa Argentina.
International career and playing style
Néstor Ortigoza obtained Paraguayan nationality on 8 April 2009. This allowed him to represent the Paraguay national team after his father established his Paraguayan roots. He was selected for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Colombia and Venezuela, as well as the main tournament itself. He scored his first international goal against China PR in a friendly match on 14 October 2014.
As a central midfielder, he was recognized for a physical and stocky build. He used precise, intelligent passing and a slow-paced distribution style to control the tempo of matches from deep positions. Néstor was also noted for his ability to win the ball and his skill as a penalty kick specialist.
Birthday and age
Néstor Ortigoza was born on October 7, 1984, which makes Néstor 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Néstor shares the date with 67 other famous people.
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