Leonel Vangioni


Leonel Jesús Vangioni Rangel is an Argentine footballer who last played as a left back for Monterrey in the Liga MX. Vangioni is known for scoring the decisive penalty that won Monterrey the Apertura 2019 tournament against Club America.

Club career

His grandfather, Davide Roca, originated from Riesi in the Province of Caltanissetta, Sicily. Vangioni made his professional debut for Newell's in November 2006 and soon established himself as an important member of the first team squad. He scored his first goal in a game against San Lorenzo de Almagro on 4 August 2007. He moved to River Plate in January 2013 for a fee around €1.1 million.
On 14 February 2016, it was announced that Vangioni would be joining Italian club Milan on the expiration of his River contract in July. On 16 January 2017, Vangioni made his debut with Milan, coming as a substitute for Davide Calabria in a 2–2 draw against Torino.
On 21 July 2017, it was announced that he would sign for Monterrey.

International career

Vangioni was called up to the Argentine national team for the first time to play a friendly match against Ghana on 30 September 2009. In 2012, he took part in both legs of Superclásico de las Américas.

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Honours

Club

;River Plate
; Milan
;Monterrey