Overview
- The 38-year-old left back announced his retirement on Instagram, closing a professional career that spanned nearly two decades.
- In his message he thanked Newell’s, River Plate, AC Milan, Monterrey, Libertad and Quilmes, along with teammates, staff, family and supporters.
- The announcement came just before his scheduled debut with Argentina’s representative at the Kings League World Cup in Brazil.
- He was a key part of River Plate’s mid-2010s success, notably the 2015 Copa Libertadores under Marcelo Gallardo.
- Vangioni debuted for Newell’s in 2006, later played a season at AC Milan, won multiple titles with Monterrey, spent time at Libertad, returned to Newell’s and finished with limited appearances at Quilmes in 2025.