In football, many players achieve success and then disappear from the media radar when they retire. This is the story of Javier Arabello who, after shining in Saint Lawrence, Today he leads a quieter life away from professional football.
The former Ciclón forward is one of those footballers who, after hanging up his boots, decided to dedicate himself to a family business, away from the stadiums and the media. Although many remember him for his triumphant step in the Boedo club, he is now carrying out a quieter life in his hometown, Ballesteros, Córdoba.
What was Javier Arabello’s career like?
The forward who shone in the first Argentine soccer era was born in Ballesteros, a small town in Córdoba, and from a young age he showed his passion for the ball. However, its beginnings were not easy. Before coming to professional sports, he worked in various activities, from milk cows until construction. It was only at the age of 23 when his talent took him to Belgrano de Córdoba, where he began his professional career.
Over time, his good performance on the field attracted the attention of important clubs, and that is how he arrived at San Lorenzo de Almagro. His debut at the Boedo club led him to establish himself as a powerful and hard-working attacker, who played with determination in each game. In 1995, he was part of the team that broke a 21-year drought without titles, when Ciclón became champion of the Closing Tournament.
Arabello remembers that achievement with great pride. “The 1995 championship was an unforgettable moment. Playing 18 of the 19 games that season It was something incredible for me“, he mentions the importance of that title in his career. Although he was not the most notable player, his effort on the field was fundamental to the team’s success.
After passing through the Boedo crow, he had a brief stay in Platense and United Youth of San Luis, where an injury led him to make the difficult decision to rretire at 33 years old. His time in football left him great friendships, unique experiences and, above all, the pride of having been part of a champion team.
What happened to Javier Arabello’s life after retirement
After his retirement, the Dog Arbarello, as they called him on the playing field, decided to return to his hometown, Ballesteros. There, away from the media noise, a new stage in his life began. “Today I manage a pool and a service collection store.“, he comments on his present. But, even though he left the world of football, he continues to enjoy the simple and quiet life that he had always longed for and usually meets with some of the glories of the ’95 champion Cuervo.
In addition to his pool, Arabello also became involved locally, working in the Sports Secretary from his municipality, where he helped manage sports projects for his community. Although he confesses that he misses football, especially playing with his friends, he found satisfaction in the new challenges he faces every day.
“The change was natural, It didn’t affect me to leave football“he explains. Despite not having amassed a fortune during his career, he assures that he does not regret anything and that he values the time he now spends with his family and friends, far from the stadiums, but close to his roots.
Source: Ambito
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