History of Mauricio Pochettino in Timeline
"Mauricio Roberto Pochettino Trossero is a notable figure in the world of professional football, serving both as a manager and former player. His most recent role was leading the Premier League club Chelsea."
1962: Highest League Finish Since 1962-63
Tottenham finished the season in second place in the 2016-2017 season, achieving their highest ranking in 54 years since the 1962-63 season.
1964: Unbeaten Home Run Record
Tottenham, under Pochettino, achieved a season-long unbeaten home run in the 2016-2017 season, their first such streak in 52 years since 1964-65.
March 1972: Birth
Mauricio Pochettino was born in March 1972 in Murphy, Santa Fe, Argentina.
1978: First World Cup Experience
As a child, Pochettino watched the 1978 FIFA World Cup with his father, marking his first exposure to the tournament.
January 1987: Joining Newell's Old Boys
At age 14, Pochettino was scouted by Newell's Old Boys and impressed in a tournament in January 1987, leading to him signing with the club.
1988: Primera División Debut
Pochettino made his debut in the Primera División during the 1988-89 season at the age of 17 while playing for Newell's Old Boys.
1989: Professional Debut
Pochettino began his professional playing career at age 17 with Newell's Old Boys in 1989.
1990: Highest League Finish Since 1990
Despite losing the title, Tottenham finished the 2015-2016 season in second place, their highest league finish since 1990.
1990: Playing Under Marcelo Bielsa
Pochettino played under the influential coach Marcelo Bielsa at Newell's Old Boys from 1990 to 1992, shaping his playing style and philosophy.
1992: National Championship and Copa Libertadores Final
In 1992, Pochettino and Newell's Old Boys won the Clausura tournament and were runners-up in Copa Libertadores. He even shared a room with Diego Maradona during that time.
1992: Copa Libertadores Runner-Up
Pochettino and Newell's Old Boys were runners-up in the 1992 Copa Libertadores.
1992: Argentina U-23 Appearances
Pochettino represented the Argentina under-23 team in four matches at the CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament in 1992, which served as qualifiers for the 1992 Summer Olympics.
1994: Joining Espanyol
Pochettino joined Espanyol in 1994, choosing them despite being the least financially attractive option because he was drawn to the city of Barcelona.
1994: Transfer to Espanyol
Pochettino transferred to the newly promoted La Liga club Espanyol in 1994.
February 1997: Memorable Derby Victory
In February 1997, Pochettino played a key role in Espanyol's 2-0 victory over rivals Barcelona, their first win in the fixture in a decade. He successfully marked Ronaldo out of the game.
1998: Reuniting with Bielsa
Pochettino chose to stay at Espanyol in 1998 to reunite with his former coach, Marcelo Bielsa.
March 1999: International Debut
Mauricio Pochettino made his debut for the Argentina national team in March 1999 in a friendly match against the Netherlands.
November 1999: First International Goal
Pochettino scored his first international goal for Argentina in November 1999, during a friendly match against Spain.
1999: Loyalty to Espanyol
Pochettino rejected an offer from Valencia in the 1999-2000 season due to his loyalty to Espanyol.
1999: Pre-Agreement with Espanyol
Pochettino signed a pre-agreement with Espanyol in the 1999-2000 season for a six-year extension, but the club couldn't fulfill it due to financial constraints.
1999: Copa América Participation
Pochettino played for the Argentina national team at the 1999 Copa América.
2000: Copa del Rey Champion
Pochettino and Espanyol won the Copa del Rey in 2000, the club's first major trophy in 60 years.
2000: Copa del Rey Triumph
Pochettino played a crucial role in Espanyol's 2000 Copa del Rey triumph, defeating Atlético Madrid in the final.
January 2001: Signing with Paris Saint-Germain
Pochettino signed with Paris Saint-Germain in late January 2001 for an undisclosed fee.
February 2001: Debut and First Goal for PSG
Pochettino made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain on February 3, 2001, and scored his first goal for the club three days later.
2001: Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain
Pochettino joined Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain in 2001.
2002: World Cup Participation
Pochettino was part of the Argentina national team at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
2002: FIFA World Cup Participation
Pochettino participated in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, playing in three matches for Argentina in the tournament.
July 2003: Transfer to Bordeaux
Pochettino moved to Bordeaux in July 2003 for the 2003-04 season.
August 2003: Debut and First Goal for Bordeaux
Pochettino made his debut for Bordeaux on August 2, 2003, and scored his first goal for the club on August 23, 2003.
2004: Return to Espanyol
Pochettino returned to Espanyol during the 2004 summer transfer window, initially on loan.
2004: Return to Espanyol
Pochettino returned to Espanyol, initially on loan, before making the transfer permanent in 2004.
2005: Copa del Rey Victory
Pochettino was an unused substitute in Espanyol's 4-1 Copa del Rey final victory over Zaragoza in the 2005-06 season.
2006: Retirement and Transition to Coaching
Pochettino announced his retirement as a player in 2006 at the age of 34. He began pursuing a master's degree in sports management and later trained to become a coach.
2006: Second Copa del Rey Title
Pochettino was an unused substitute in the 2006 Copa del Rey final, which Espanyol won 4-1 against Zaragoza.
December 2008: UEFA Pro License
Pochettino obtained his UEFA Pro License in December 2008, shortly before taking the helm at Espanyol.
January 2009: Espanyol Appointment
In January 2009, Pochettino was appointed as Espanyol's manager, tasked with rescuing the team from relegation.
2009: Managerial Debut at Espanyol
Pochettino began his managerial career in 2009 with Espanyol.
January 2010: Arrival of Dani Osvaldo
Dani Osvaldo, Pochettino's compatriot, joined Espanyol in January 2010.
September 2010: Contract Extension
Pochettino agreed to a one-year contract extension with Espanyol in September 2010, extending his stay until June 2012.
June 2012: Contract Renewal
Pochettino further extended his contract with Espanyol in May 2011, securing his position until 2014.
November 2012: Espanyol Departure
Pochettino's tenure at Espanyol ended in November 2012 when his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
2012: Departure from Espanyol
Pochettino left Espanyol in 2012 due to poor results and financial disagreements.
January 2013: Southampton Appointment
Mauricio Pochettino was appointed as the new manager of Southampton in January 2013, replacing Nigel Adkins.
2013: Southampton Appointment
Pochettino was appointed manager of Premier League club Southampton in 2013.
May 2014: Tottenham Hotspur Appointment
In May 2014, Pochettino was appointed as the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, signing a five-year contract.
2014: Tottenham Hotspur Appointment
Pochettino became the manager of Tottenham Hotspur in 2014.
May 2016: Contract Extension and Title Change
Pochettino agreed to a contract extension with Tottenham in May 2016, committing him to the club until 2021, and his title changed from "head coach" to "manager".
May 2016: Title Challenge and Chelsea Draw
Tottenham, under Pochettino, were in contention for the league title in the 2015-2016 season but a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in May 2016 ended their hopes, confirming Leicester City as champions.
2016: Youth Development and Potential for England Squad
Pochettino's first season at Tottenham in 2015-2016 saw the emergence of young academy players like Harry Kane, Dele Alli, and Eric Dier as regulars in the first team, who were considered potential players for the England squad at UEFA Euro 2016.
2016: Champions League Runner-Up
Pochettino led Tottenham Hotspur to a second-place finish in the 2016-17 Premier League season, their best ever finish. They also reached the Champions League final that year.
January 2017: End of Chelsea's Winning Streak
Tottenham, under Pochettino, ended Chelsea's 13-game winning streak in January 2017.
May 2018: New Five-Year Contract
Pochettino signed a new five-year contract with Tottenham in May 2018, extending his stay until 2023.
October 2018: Son's Success at Tottenham
Pochettino's son, Maurizio, scored his first goal for Tottenham's under-18 team in October 2018.
December 2018: 100th Premier League Win
In December 2018, Pochettino reached a milestone by winning his 100th Premier League match as Tottenham's manager, becoming the first Tottenham manager to achieve this feat.
May 2019: Champions League Final Appearance
Pochettino guided Tottenham to their first-ever Champions League final in May 2019, after defeating Ajax in the semi-finals.
November 2019: Tottenham Departure
Pochettino's tenure at Tottenham Hotspur came to an end in November 2019 when he was sacked due to disappointing domestic results.
2019: Dismissal from Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur dismissed Pochettino in 2019 following a series of disappointing results.
January 2021: Son Signs with Watford
Maurizio Pochettino signed a contract with Watford in January 2021.
January 2021: Paris Saint-Germain Appointment
Pochettino was appointed as the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain in January 2021, marking his return to the club where he spent two seasons as a player.
February 2021: First Champions League Win with PSG
In February 2021, Pochettino secured his first Champions League victory as Paris Saint-Germain's coach by defeating Barcelona 4-1.
July 2021: Contract Extension
Pochettino's contract with Paris Saint-Germain was extended until 2023 in July 2021.
2021: Paris Saint-Germain Appointment
Pochettino joined Paris Saint-Germain as manager in 2021.
2021: Contract Extension
In May 2016, Pochettino signed a contract extension with Tottenham, extending his stay until 2021.
July 2022: Departure from Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain announced their separation from Pochettino in July 2022.
May 2023: Announced as Chelsea's Head Coach
In May 2023, Mauricio Pochettino was announced as the new head coach for Chelsea, beginning his tenure on July 1, 2023, with a two-year contract.
July 2023: Official Start at Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino officially began his role as head coach of Chelsea in July 2023.
August 2023: First Match, First Win, and League Cup Journey
Pochettino's first game as Chelsea's coach was a 1-1 draw with Liverpool. His first win came later in August 2023, a 3-0 victory against Luton Town. Chelsea, under his leadership, made it to the League Cup final but lost 1-0 to Liverpool.
2023: Chelsea Appointment
Pochettino became the head coach of Chelsea in 2023.
2023: Contract Extension until 2023
Pochettino's contract with Tottenham was extended until 2023 in May 2018.
2023: Contract Extension Until 2023
Pochettino's contract with Paris Saint-Germain was extended until 2023 in July 2021.
2023: Chelsea's Spending Spree and Pochettino's Frustration
Chelsea made several expensive signings in 2023, which later caused friction with Pochettino, who had different plans for squad management.
May 2024: Milestone Game and Departure from Chelsea
In May 2024, Pochettino celebrated his 400th game as a manager in English football with a win against his former team, Tottenham. Despite successes, Pochettino and Chelsea decided to part ways.
May 2024: Chelsea Announces Parting with Pochettino
Just two days after the season's end, on May 21, 2024, Chelsea announced that they had mutually decided to part ways with Pochettino.
August 15, 2024: Potential Move to USMNT
Reports emerged on August 15, 2024, suggesting Pochettino had agreed to become the manager of the United States men's national soccer team.
2024: Departure from Chelsea
Pochettino's time as head coach at Chelsea concluded in 2024.