What is caniggia?

Claudio Caniggia is a retired Argentine professional footballer who played as a forward. He was born on January 9, 1967, in Henderson, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Caniggia had a successful career playing for various clubs in Argentina and Europe, including River Plate, Boca Juniors, Hellas Verona, Atalanta, and Rangers.

Caniggia was known for his speed, technical ability, and goal-scoring prowess. He was a key player for the Argentine national team, earning 50 caps and scoring 16 goals. He represented Argentina in three FIFA World Cups (1990, 1994, and 2002), where he played alongside legendary players like Diego Maradona and Gabriel Batistuta.

Caniggia's most memorable moment came in the 1990 World Cup when he scored a famous goal against Brazil in the Round of 16. The goal, which came in extra time, helped Argentina advance to the quarterfinals and eventually finish as runners-up in the tournament.

After retiring from professional football, Caniggia has been involved in various business ventures and has made appearances on Argentine television as a football pundit. He remains a respected figure in Argentine football and is remembered as one of the country's greatest attacking players.