From Liga Santafesina to the national stage: Maximiliano Manduca’s big leap | OneFootball

The arbitration of the region adds a new source of pride with the promotion of Maximiliano Manduca, who this weekend will debut in the Primera Nacional to officiate the match between All Boys and Mitre de Santiago del Estero. As Juan Carlos Haberkon narrates in his chronicle for El Litoral, Manduca's journey is a synthesis of effort and vocation, marked by an unexpected turn in his sports career.

Originally focused on active play, the referee from Santa Fe recalled his beginnings: “My career began as a footballer. I played at El Quillá, then moved to Colón and also spent time at Gimnasia de Ciudadela. Football has always been part of my life, but at a certain point, I felt tired.” It was at this turning point that his father's recommendation led him to enroll in the Santafesina League, officially debuting in 2016.

His evolution led him to sign a contract with the AFA, which entailed a total transformation in his lifestyle and demands. “Moving to the national level changes your mindset. You have to train like a professional, watch your diet, rest, and physical preparation. Everything matters. When you reach professionalism, you must take all the precautions to perform at your best,” he explained about the level of professionalism he achieved.

Despite his busy schedule as a physical trainer, Manduca organizes his time to meet his goals, driven by a deep internal motivation following the recent loss of his sister. In conversation with the cited media, he expressed: “Time is limited, so the key is in organization,” and added emotionally about his present: “I feel that everything I am achieving is also for her and because of her.”

Finally, the referee from the Roma neighborhood reaffirmed his commitment to constant learning, a philosophy that projects him towards even more ambitious goals in Argentine refereeing. “One never stops learning. Football is dynamic, and we have to keep up. That's why I continue to train, educate myself, and dream of reaching higher and higher,” he concluded.

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