Vladislao Wenceslao Cap (5 July 1934 – 14 September 1982) was an Argentine football player and manager. As a player he represented his native country at the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile as a defender. Twelve years later he was the manager of the Argentina national football team at the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

Playing career Cap played for Argentine club sides Arsenal de Llavallol (1952), Quilmes (1953), Racing Club (1954–1960), Club Atlético Huracán (1961), River Plate (1962–1965), Vélez Sársfield (1966) and Porvenir Miraflores (1967).

He played 11 matches with the national team, scoring one goal, and won the 1959 Copa América.

Managerial career Cap was manager of Ferro Carril Oeste from 1968 to 1969, the Argentina national team for the 1974 world cup (alongside José Varacka), Platense in 1980 and Boca Juniors in 1982, amongst others.

Personal life Cap was born in Argentina and is of Polish and Hungarian descent. His grandson Éder Borelli is a professional footballer.

Death Cap was hospitalized with a lung disease in September 1982 and died shortly thereafter.

Honours Player Racing Primera División: 1958 Argentina Copa América: 1959

Manager Independiente Primera División: 1971

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