Edgardo Bauza

Argentine central defender who became one of football's most prolific goal-scoring defenders (108 goals in 499 top-division matches, 4th all-time) with exceptional heading and penalty-taking ability across two decades at Rosario Central.

Won two Argentine championships as a player (1980, 1986-87) and was convened for 1990 World Cup squad despite ultimately not playing, demonstrating consistent excellence and trusted status with national selectors.

Led Liga de Quito to historic Copa Libertadores 2008 triumph over Fluminense in penalty shootout at Maracaná, making them first Ecuadorian club to win continental competition, followed by Recopa Sudamericana 2010 victory.

Captured Copa Libertadores 2014 with San Lorenzo de Almagro, becoming one of three men to achieve titles as both player and manager at Rosario Central, revitalizing the club's competitive standing after lengthy domestic drought.

Managed Argentine national team (2016-17) during World Cup qualifying with modest results (3 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses), subsequently directed international sides including UAE and Saudi Arabia before retiring due to frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.