Sergio Verdirame

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Verdirame and the second or maternal family name is Serpentiello.

Sergio Verdirame

Personal information
Full name	Sergio Ariel Verdirame Serpentiello
Date of birth	(1970-08-18) 18 August 1970 (age 54)
Place of birth	Santa Fe, Argentina
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Aniquiladores FC (manager)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1988–1990	Colón	98	(27)
1990–1991	Colo-Colo	1	(1)
1991–1992	Monarcas Morelia	38	(16)
1992–1996	Monterrey	131	(44)
1996–1997	Cruz Azul	31	(4)
1997–1998	Santos Laguna	31	(6)
1999	Veracruz	11	(3)
2002	Monterrey	2	(1)
Managerial career
2023–present	Aniquiladores FC
2025–present	Colombia Kings League
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Sergio Ariel Verdirame Serpentiello (born 18 August 1970)[1] 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.[2]

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 Morelia[3] in Mexico, scoring 16 goals in 38 matches, his most prolific season.

In 1992, Verdirame joined Monterrey and spent four seasons with the team.[4] Afterward, he played for Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna before returning to Monterrey in 2002, where he retired.[5]

Managerial career

In 2023, Verdirame was appointed head coach of Aniquiladores FC in the Kings League.[6]

In November 2024, Verdirame was announced as the head coach of the Colombian national team[7] for the upcoming Kings World Cup Nations,[8] 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.[9]

Honours

National Titles

• Copa México: 1996
• Chilean Championship: 1990, 1991 (with Colo-Colo)

International Titles

• Copa Libertadores: 1991 (with Colo-Colo)
• CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1996 (with Cruz Azul)
• Recopa de la Concacaf: 1993 (with Monterrey)

Club Statistics[10]

Team	Country	Years	Matches	Goals
Colón	Argentina	1988–1990	98	27
Colo-Colo	Chile	1990–1991	1	1
Monarcas Morelia	Mexico	1991–1992	38	16
Monterrey		1992–1996 / 2002	131	44
Cruz Azul		1996–1997	31	4
Santos Laguna		1997–1998	31	6
Veracruz		1999	11	3

Assistant Manager Roles

Throughout his career, Sergio Ariel Verdirame gained significant experience as an assistant manager, working with various clubs and renowned coaches:

• CA Colón (2011–2012): Verdirame served as the assistant manager during the 2011–12 season, working under Mario Sciacqua for 21 games and Néstor Sensini for one game, spanning 234 days.
• CF Monterrey (2005–2007): He was the assistant manager under Miguel Herrera at Monterrey for 817 days, supporting the team across 88 matches during this period.
• Monarcas Morelia (2004): Verdirame joined Antonio Mohamed as an assistant manager for 13 games between February 24 and June 30, 2004, totaling 127 days.
• Leones de Morelos (2004): As an assistant manager, Verdirame collaborated with Antonio Mohamed again, working for 53 days during the 2003–04 season over seven games.
• CSD Zacatepec (2003): Verdirame's role as assistant manager for CSD Zacatepec under Antonio Mohamed lasted 183 days, covering ten games during the 2003–04 season.

References

1. "Sergio Verdirame News". ESPN. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
2. "Profile Sergio Verdirame, : Info, news, matches and statistics | BeSoccer". www.besoccer.com. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
3. https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/sergio-verdirame-idolo-monarcas-leyenda-rayada
4. "Sitio web oficial del Club de Futbol Monterrey". www.rayados.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 January 2025.
5. "A 20 años del tributo a Verdirame en Rayados ante Querétaro". www.reforma.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 January 2025.
6. "Aniquiladores FC: All the info, news and results". kingsleague.pro. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
7. eSports, Movistar (5 November 2024). "Sergio Verdirame será el seleccionador de Colombia en la Kings World Cup Nations". Movistar eSports (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 January 2025.
8. "Colombia remontó y venció a Turquía con 'Gol de oro'". ESPNdeportes.com (in Spanish). 4 January 2025. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
9. "Colombia contrata a Sergio Verdirame para la Kings World Cup Nations". POSTA México. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
10. "Ficha Cronológica de Sergio Verdirame - Sergio Ariel Verdirame". BDFA. Retrieved 4 January 2025.

External links

• Sergio Ariel Verdirame at BDFA (in Spanish)
• Sergio Ariel Verdirame Serpentiello at Liga MX (archive) (in Spanish)