Gabriel Bordi
Argentine footballer (born 1975)
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Gabriel Miguel Bordi (born 5 July 1975) is an Argentine former footballer who last played as a striker for Racing de Córdoba.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gabriel Miguel Bordi | ||
| Date of birth | 5 July 1975 | ||
| Place of birth | Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[citation needed] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994–1996 | Racing de Córdoba | ||
| 1996–1997 | Instituto | 9 | (1) |
| 1997–1999 | All Boys | 73 | (38) |
| 1999–2000 | Napoli | 2 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | Quilmes | ||
| 2001 | Defensor Sporting | 15 | (4) |
| 2002 | Poli Ejido | 17 | (4) |
| 2002–2003 | Braga | 22 | (2) |
| 2003–2006 | Linares | 82 | (18) |
| 2006–2008 | Granada | 52 | (14) |
| 2009–2009 | Granada 74 | 17 | (2) |
| 2009–2010 | Baza[citation needed] | ||
| 2010–2012 | Racing de Córdoba | 26 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
Playing career
Bordi was nicknamed "El Tanque".[3] He started his career with Argentine side Racing de Córdoba.[4] In 1997, he signed for Argentine side All Boys, where he was top scorer of the league with twenty-two goals.[5] He has been regarded as one of the club's worst signings during the late 1990s to early 2000s.[6] In 2000, he signed for Argentine side Quilmes on a free transfer, which generated controversy from Argentine side All Boys, who wanted a fee.[7] In 2002, he signed for Portuguese side Braga.[8] In 2006, he signed for Spanish side Granada.[9]
Style of play
Bordi mainly operated as a striker and was known for his strength.[10]
Post-playing career
Personal life
Bordi is of Italian descent.[12]