Ariel Silvio Zárate
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Ariel Silvio Zárate Riga (born 13 July 1973 in Buenos Aires
) is an Argentine
former footballer who played mainly as a forward.
Only having made his debuts in the first division in his own country well past his 30's, he spent the vast majority of his professional career in Spain
, mainly with Málaga CF
, which he represented in three full La Liga
seasons.
's youth divisions, Zárate began playing professionally in Mexico
with Club Toluca. He then had a stint with lowly Riccione Calcio of Italy
and spent seven years in Spain
, with Cádiz CF
, Málaga CF
(helping the Andalusia
side achieve La Liga
promotion in 1999), Elche CF
and Xerez CD
.
Subsequently, Zárate returned to Argentina, playing for modest outfits Club Deportivo Morón
, Club Social y Deportivo Tristán Suárez
and All Boys
, helping the latter to the Primera B Metropolitana
championship in his first season.
As All Boys returned to the top division in 2010 after an absence of nearly 40 years, he made his debuts in the competition in a match against Racing Club de Avellaneda
, for the season's Apertura
.
and Mauro
and older Sergio
, with all of them eventually representing the Argentine national team
.
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
) is an Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
former footballer who played mainly as a forward.
Only having made his debuts in the first division in his own country well past his 30's, he spent the vast majority of his professional career in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, mainly with Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
, which he represented in three full La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
seasons.
Football career
After completing Club Atlético Vélez SársfieldClub Atlético Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system...
's youth divisions, Zárate began playing professionally in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
with Club Toluca. He then had a stint with lowly Riccione Calcio of Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and spent seven years in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, with Cádiz CF
Cádiz CF
Cádiz Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1910, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home games at Estadio Ramón de Carranza, with a 22,000-seat capacity.Salvadoran legend Mágico González, who...
, Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
(helping the Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
side achieve La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
promotion in 1999), Elche CF
Elche CF
Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Elche, Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, holding home matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with a capacity of 38,750 seats.-Recent seasons:-Season to...
and Xerez CD
Xerez CD
Xerez Club Deportivo, S.A.D., usually just Xerez, is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia...
.
Subsequently, Zárate returned to Argentina, playing for modest outfits Club Deportivo Morón
Club Deportivo Morón
Club Deportivo Morón is a sports club located in the city of Morón, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The football team currently plays in Primera B Metropolitana, which is the regionalised third division of the Argentine Football Association....
, Club Social y Deportivo Tristán Suárez
Club Social y Deportivo Tristán Suárez
Club Social y Deportivo Tristán Suárez is a football club from Tristán Suárez city, in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The squad currently plays in Primera B Metropolitana, which is the regionalised third level of the Argentine Football Association....
and All Boys
All Boys
Club Atlético All Boys is a sports club based in the Floresta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The institution is mostly known by its football team, which currently plays at the Primera División, the top division of Argentine football league system....
, helping the latter to the Primera B Metropolitana
Primera B Metropolitana
Primera B Metropolitana is one of two leagues that form the regionalized third level of the Argentine football league system. The other league at level three is the Torneo Argentino A....
championship in his first season.
As All Boys returned to the top division in 2010 after an absence of nearly 40 years, he made his debuts in the competition in a match against Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football...
, for the season's Apertura
Apertura and Clausura
The Apertura and Clausura tournaments are a relatively recent innovation for many Latin American football leagues in which the traditional European football season from August to May is divided in two sections per season, each with its own champion. Apertura and Clausura are the Spanish words for...
.
Personal
Zárate has three brothers, all footballers: younger RolandoRolando Zárate
Rolando David Zárate Riga , is an Argentine footballer who plays for Defensa y Justicia in the Argentine Primera B Nacional, as a forward.-Club career:...
and Mauro
Mauro Zárate
Mauro Matías Zárate is an Argentine footballer who plays for Serie A club Internazionale on loan from Lazio.Zárate started his career with Vélez Sársfield in his native country, playing three years for the team and winning the Primera División title in the 2005 Clausura tournament...
and older Sergio
Sergio Zárate
Sergio Fabián Zárate is a former Argentine football player. He spent most of his career in Germany and Mexico apart from his native Argentina....
, with all of them eventually representing the Argentine national team
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
.