Luis Islas (full name: Luis Alberto Islas Ranieri) is a retired Argentine goalkeeper and later football manager. Key details:
- Nationality: Argentine
- Date of birth: December 22, 1965
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Club association with Newell’s Old Boys: Luis Islas played for Newell’s Old Boys early in his professional career. He came through youth and early senior ranks before moving on to other Argentine clubs and several spells abroad.
- Other notable clubs: Estudiantes (BA), Independiente, Vélez Sarsfield, Talleres, Chacarita Juniors, Unión, Vélez (multiple spells), Atlético Morelia (Mexico), and clubs in Uruguay and Colombia among others.
- International career: Islas was capped by the Argentina national team and was part of the squad for the 1986 FIFA World Cup (as a reserve) and started in the 1990 World Cup cycle at times; he earned several caps during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Honours & achievements: He won domestic titles during his club career and was recognized as one of Argentina’s prominent goalkeepers of his generation. Specific honours include league titles with clubs such as Independiente and notable performances at the national level.
- Post-playing career: After retiring as a player, Islas worked in football as a coach and in various roles, including managerial positions at lower-division Argentine clubs.
This is a concise profile focused on his time linked to Newell’s Old Boys and his broader career. For match-by-match stats, exact seasons at each club, or a full list of honours, a detailed statistical source or club records can be consulted.