Mario Alberto Kempes Bio | Wiki
Mario Alberto Kempes is a famous Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker. Currently, he serves as a football analyst and commentator in Spanish for ESPN Deportes. He played internationally for Argentina in the 1978 World Cup and Golden Boot as a top goalscorer. He was also named as one of the Top 125 greatest living footballers as part of FIFA’s 100th-anniversary celebration in 2004.
Mario Alberto Kempes Age
He was born on July 15, 1954, in Bell Ville, Argentina. Mario is 68 years old.
Mario Alberto Kempes Height
He is a man of tall stature. Mario stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in ( Approx 1.83 m).
Mario Alberto Kempes Family
He was born to his supportive parents in Bell Ville, Argentina. Mario is the son of Mario Quemp, a German, and Teresa Chiodi, an Italian. His father was a footballer and from a young age, he was inspired to play football. He began playing at the age of seven in the junior team and Talleres reserves at the age of 14 years.
Mario Alberto Kempes Wife
He is married to his gorgeous wife Julia Kempes. Julia and Mario are proud parents of two all-grown daughters Nicole and Natasha. Mario was first married to Spaniard Maria Vicenta Moll in 1978. The duo shared a great bond along with three children two daughters Arianne and Mario and a son Magali. The couple parted ways after 17 years. At the age of 60 years, Mario underwent heart surgery and had six bypasses during the operation in Connecticut.
Mario Alberto Kempes Education
Despite being a former professional footballer, Mario has kept his educational details away from the public. Thus, there are no clear details regarding the high school and/or college attended.
Mario Alberto Kempes Footballer
His sports career kicked off at local club Instituto and later at Rosario Central, where he scored 85 goals in 105 matches. Between 1976 to 1977 and 1977 to 1978 game season he scored 24 and 28 goals. Mario appeared on the national team list as the only Argentina player before the 1978 World Cup. Moreover, he appeared in La Liga as a top scorer. However, he missed the first round group stage in 1978 after his name did not appear on the score-sheet in West Germany.
Mario left Valencia in 1984 and played for two years for Hércules in nearby Alicante. Further, he spent six years at various Austrian clubs. Mario was an international player for Argentina and won 43 caps and scored 20 times. In 1974, 1978, and also 1982, he represented Argentina in three World Cups. His last international goal was in the 1978 World Cup Final for Argentina at the age of 23 years. In addition, he was named South American Football Player of the Year in 1978.
Manager
Mario first managed Pelita Jaya from 1995 to 1996. However, he had a brief spell with Lushnja in 1996, where he was a player and manager. In 1997, he landed managing work with the Mineros de Guayana. After two years he moved o Bolivia and managed The Strongest in 1999 and Blooming in 2000. Additionally, he also managed Casarano and Independiente Petrolero for two years each.
Mario Alberto Kempes ESPN Deportes
Currently, he serves as a football analyst and commentator in Spanish for ESPN Deportes and ESPN International. Further, he also provides the commentary in the Latin American version of the FIFA franchise videogames. He provides commentary along with Ciro Procuna and Fernando Palomo in FIFA 13 to FIFA 20.
Some of Mario’s colleagues at ESPN include:
Marly Rivera – Reporter and National Baseball Writer
Sean McDonough – Sportscaster
Shae Peppler – Host
Malika Andrews – NBA Writer
Tony Reali – Host
Roxy Bernstein – Play-by-play Announcer
Sebastian Salazar – Reporter, Host, and Play-by-play
John Sutcliffe – Sports Reporter
Mario Alberto Kempes Salary
His main source of income is working as a football analyst and commentator at ESPN Deportes. Mario’s salary is $89,450 annually.
Mario Alberto Kempes Net Worth
He has played as a professional footballer for over 30 years and as an analyst and commentator for over a decade. Through his success, he has gathered admirable possessions. Mario’s estimated net worth is $10 Million.
Where Mario Alberto Kempes
Currently, he serves as a football analyst and commentator in Spanish for ESPN Deportes. He is also a commentator for the FIFA franchise videogames. Also, he provides commentary along with Ciro Procuna and Fernando Palomo in FIFA 13 to FIFA 20.
Is Mario Alberto Kempes Married
Mario is married to his gorgeous wife Julia Kempes. He was first married to Spaniard Maria Vicenta Moll in 1978. and parted ways after 17 years of marriage.