Adolfo Cambiaso, also known by his nickname Adolfito, is an Argentine professional polo player. He is currently the world’s number one polo player. He has a 10-goal handicap and is currently a member of the La Dolfina polo team.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Adolfo Cambiaso |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Adolfo Cambiaso |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 49 years old |
| Birth Date: | 15 April 1975 |
| Birth Place: | Cañuelas, Argentina |
| Nationality: | Argentinian |
| Height: | 1.82 m |
| Weight: | 77 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Maria Vazquez (m. 2001) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Mia Cambiaso Vázquez, Myla Cambiaso Vázquez, Adolfo Cambiaso Vázquez) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Adolfo Cambiaso Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Polo Player |
| Salary: | $4 Million/year |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $6 Million |
Adolfo Cambiaso Biography
Adolfo Cambiaso was born in Argentina in 1975. Martina de Estrada Lainez is his mother’s name, and his father’s name is unknown. Given that Martina had Adolfo from her second marriage, it is reasonable to assume that her first husband died or that the couple was legally separated. Adolfo had a childhood dream of becoming a polo player, which her mother encouraged. Adolfo quickly achieved the 1-goal handicap at the age of 12 and the 3-gold rating within a year. Adolfo was 14 when he was offered a spot on the San Diego team, where he won numerous awards. In 1990, he competed in the Renault Cup Open and finished with a 6-goal handicap.
Adolfo Cambiaso Age, Height, Weight
Adolfo Cambiaso was born on April 15, 1975, and will be 49 years old in 2024. His height is 1.82 m, and he weighs 77 kg.
Career
Adolfo Cambiaso competed in 24 tournaments in Argentina, England, and the United States between 1999 and 1994. He used to travel internationally frequently and play for teams such as La Martina, Ellerston White, and others. His rating increased to ten goals in 1994 when he competed in the Argentine Open and Hurlingham Open. Adolfo was the youngest player to achieve such a rating at such a young age. He continued to play with the teams and win tournaments beginning in 1995.
From 2000 to 2004, Adolfo continued to demonstrate his impressive polo skills, winning 33 trophies. At this point, he decided to retire from playing for Ellerston White, and Adolfo began playing for his own team, winning numerous prestigious awards. Simultaneously, he chose to play for the Dubai team in England, where he won three Cartier Queen’s Cups and two Gold Cups.
His own team won matches at the Argentine Open in 2005, 2006, and 2007. The team’s best score came in the Argentine Open final game in 2005, when they defeated Ellerston White 20-19. Adolfo also became the captain of team Crab Orchard in the United States at this time. Adolfo and his team had a bad year in 2008 because they were defeated by White in the Argentine Open finals by a score of 12- 13. But Adolfo was undeterred, and he is now regarded as the best polo player in the world. He is also regarded as the most successful player in the Argentine Open, which he has won 15 times.
Adolfo Cambiaso Achievements and Awards
The following are Adolfo’s awards and accomplishments as a professional polo player: In 2000 and 2010, he received the Platinum Konex Award for Best Polist in Argentina. Adolfo received an award from Queen Elizabeth II for his outstanding efforts in encouraging violence-free horse training. Adolfo was awarded the triple Corona Cup in 1994 for his performance. Adolfo was named the Most Important Argentine Polo Player in 1997 and received the Olympia de Plata. He has won three Cartier Queen’s Cups and two Gold Cups.
Adolfo Cambiaso’s Net Worth In 2024
As of March 2024, this striking player has an estimated net worth of $6 million. His net worth has risen primarily as a result of his outstanding performance as a polo player around the world. In addition, establishing his own polo team increased his net worth. With a 10-gold handicap, Adolfo Cambiaso is currently regarded as the world’s best polo player. He continues to play polo while also running his horse breeding business and leading his own polo team.
Adolfo Cambiaso Wife, Marriage
In 2010, Adolfo married former model and television presenter Maria Vasquez. They have three children and are happily married. Adolfo decided to start his own breeding business when he was 25 years old, and he now has nearly 1000 horses on his farm. Adolfo pioneered the horse cloning industry and was a firm believer in nonviolent horse training.
