Argentinian coach Juan Antonio Pizzi replaces fellow Argentinian coach Edgardo Bauza who was removed from his post last week. Bauza himself replaced Dutch tactician Bert van Marwijk who led the Saudi team to the World Cup finals.

Here’s what we know about Pizzi who has been handed over the reins to lead the Green Falcons.

He has played as a striker for teams like Valencia and Barcelona.

And, spent much of his club career in Spain.

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Though he was born in Argentina, Pizzi played for the Spanish National team.

And, was part of their world cup squad as well.

In 2013-14 Pizzi even served as a coach for Valencia.

Almost 20 years after he had played for the side.

However, his most famous stint as coach was as the national coach for the Chilean team.

He took the nation to victory in the 2016 Copa América Centenario.

Pizzi also took the team to the final of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Where they lost to Germany 0-1.

In October this year, Pizzi resigned as coach of the Chilean team.

And, now he has been handed over the reins of the Saudi Arabian side who have qualified for the World Cup after finishing second from Asia’s Group B.