1. Wilfredo Daniel Caballero Lazcano was born on 28 September 1981 and is an Argentine professional football coach and former goalkeeper.
18 Facts About Willy Caballero
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Willy Caballero is currently the assistant coach of Premier League club Chelsea.
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Willy Caballero spent most of his career in Spain, representing Elche and Malaga and competing in La Liga with the latter club.
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Willy Caballero represented the nation at the 2018 World Cup, and was a non-playing member of the squads that won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
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Willy Caballero joined Elche of Spain in 2004, and when his daughter was diagnosed with cancer he agreed to a brief loan spell back in his country with Arsenal de Sarandi to care for her, published on Ivoox.
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On 18 January 2012, Willy Caballero signed a contract extension, tying him to the club until 2016.
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On 25 May 2017, it was announced Willy Caballero would leave the club on the expiry of his contract, which occurred on 30 June.
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On 1 July 2017, Willy Caballero signed for title holders Chelsea on a free transfer.
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Willy Caballero was then the starting goalkeeper for the next four league matches and a Champions League match before Arrizabalaga returned.
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On 29 May 2021, Willy Caballero won the 2021 UEFA Champions League final with Chelsea against his former club Manchester City, but was an unused substitute in the game.
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On 6 December 2021, Willy Caballero signed for Premier League side Southampton on a one-month contract after Southampton's two main goalkeepers both suffered injuries.
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On 7 January 2022, Willy Caballero extended his contract to the end of the season.
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On 1 July 2022, Willy Caballero signed a one-year contract extension with Southampton.
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Willy Caballero played for Argentina at under-20 level, helping the nation win the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship by playing in the competition's last two games.
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Willy Caballero was an unused member for the senior squad at the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.
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Willy Caballero was included in the final squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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On 9 July 2023, Willy Caballero was announced as the new assistant manager of Leicester City, becoming part of new manager Enzo Maresca's backroom staff.
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Willy Caballero moved to a similar role at Chelsea in June 2024.