15 Facts About Nelson Vivas

Nelson David Vivas was born on 18 October 1969 and is an Argentine former professional footballer and manager who played as a right-back.

Nelson Vivas has gone on to manage sides Quilmes, Estudiantes and Defensa y Justicia.

Nelson Vivas then made his move to Europe, joining Lugano of the Swiss League on loan.

Nelson Vivas went on to make ten appearances during his stay at the club.

Nelson Vivas was at first used as backup for established full-backs Lee Dixon and Nigel Winterburn while at Arsenal.

Nelson Vivas started 18 games and played as a substitute for another 18 matches during his debut season at Highbury.

Nelson Vivas scored his first and only goal for the Gunners against Derby County in the League Cup.

Nelson Vivas then joined Serie A team Inter Milan on a free transfer.

At Inter, Nelson Vivas found it hard to break into the first team.

Nelson Vivas went on to sign up for River Plate where he spent a solitary season.

Nelson Vivas then made a return to Quilmes, where he brought an end to his playing days in 2005.

Nelson Vivas served as Diego Simeone's assistant manager at clubs Estudiantes, River Plate and San Lorenzo.

International headlines were made in October 2013 when Nelson Vivas attacked a fan in the stands, and subsequently resigned from his post.

Nelson Vivas went on to play for La Albiceleste at the 1995 and 1997 Copa America together with the 1998 World Cup.

Nelson Vivas played 39 games and scored on one occasion for Argentina altogether.