Sergio Verdirame

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Verdirame and the second or maternal family name is Serpentiello.

Sergio Ariel Verdirame Serpentiello (born 18 August 1970)^[1] is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a forward for clubs of Argentina, Chile and Mexico. He is currently the head coach of Aniquiladores FC in the Kings League.^[2]

Sergio Verdirame

Personal information
Full name	Sergio Ariel Verdirame Serpentiello
Date of birth	(1970-08-18) 18 August 1970 (age 54)
Place of birth	Santa Fe, Argentina
Height	1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Aniquiladores FC (manager)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1988–1990	Colón	98	(27)
1990–1991	Colo-Colo	1	(1)
1991–1992	Monarcas Morelia	38	(16)
1992–1996	Monterrey	131	(44)
1996–1997	Cruz Azul	31	(4)
1997–1998	Santos Laguna	31	(6)
1999	Veracruz	11	(3)
2002	Monterrey	2	(1)
Managerial career
2023–present	Aniquiladores FC
2025–present	Colombia Kings League
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Verdirame was born in Santa Fe, Argentina, and began his career with Colón. He later moved to Colo-Colo in Chile, where he was part of the team that won the 1991 Copa Libertadores. In 1991, he transferred to Monarcas Morelia^[3] in Mexico, scoring 16 goals in 38 matches, his most prolific season.

In 1992, Verdirame joined Monterrey and spent four seasons with the team.^[4] Afterward, he played for Cruz Azul and Santos Laguna before returning to Monterrey in 2002, where he retired.^[5]

Managerial career

In 2023, Verdirame was appointed head coach of Aniquiladores FC in the Kings League.^[6]

In November 2024, Verdirame was announced as the head coach of the Colombian national team^[7] for the upcoming Kings World Cup Nations,^[8] a tournament featuring streamers and content creators. This appointment marks a significant step in his coaching career, expanding his influence beyond club management to the international stage.^[9]

Honours

National Titles

• Copa México: 1996
• Chilean Championship: 1990, 1991 (with Colo-Colo)

International Titles

• Copa Libertadores: 1991 (with Colo-Colo)
• CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1996 (with Cruz Azul)
• Recopa de la Concacaf: 1993 (with Monterrey)