Cristian Raúl Ledesma


Cristian Raúl Ledesma is an Argentine ex-footballer. He is nicknamed Lobo. He was most recently the head coach of Club Atlético Tigre.

Playing career

Club

Ledesma began his professional footballing career with Argentinos Juniors in 1997. He then played for River Plate, Hamburger SV in Germany, Monterrey in Mexico, Colón and Racing Club.
After winning the Argentinian league with San Lorenzo, Ledesma was signed by the Greek champions Olympiacos, for roughly €1,800,000 giving him an opportunity to play in the Greek league and the UEFA Champions League. After one year with Olympiacos, he was loaned back to San Lorenzo for one season in August 2008.
On 13 July 2010, Ledesma returned to Colón on a free transfer.

International

He made his national team debut against Chile, 18 April 2007. He was called up to a friendly against Norway on 22 August 2007. He made his third appearance for Argentina against Australia on 11 September.

Coaching career

Tigre

On 18 December 2017, Ledesma was appointed as the head coach of Club Atlético Tigre.

Honours

Club

;River Plate
;Hamburger SV
;San Lorenzo
;Olympiacos