José Antonio Chamot (born March 17, 1969) is a retired Argentine professional footballer who played primarily as a right-back and sometimes as a centre-back. He is best known for his time in Italy, including a notable spell with S.S. Lazio.

Basic profile

• Full name: José Antonio Chamot
• Date of birth: March 17, 1969
• Place of birth: Brinkmann, Córdoba Province, Argentina
• Position: Right-back / Centre-back
• Nationality: Argentine

Club career highlights

• Early career in Argentina: Started at Rosario Central (debut 1988), then played for Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata.
• First move to Italy: Transferred to Foggia (1992), where his performances in Serie A brought him wider attention.
• Fiorentina: Joined Fiorentina (1993–1994), continuing to establish himself in Italy.
• Lazio (1994–1996): Played for S.S. Lazio, featuring as a regular in the defensive line. At Lazio he was part of a competitive side in Serie A during the mid-1990s and gained recognition for his defensive solidity and attacking runs down the right flank.
• Later career: Moved to A.C. Milan (1996–2001), where he won Serie A and the UEFA Champions League squad honours (though injuries limited some involvement). After Milan he returned to Spain briefly (Leganés on loan) and later went back to Argentina to finish his playing career at Rosario Central (2003–2006).

International career

• Chamot earned more than 20 caps for the Argentina national team.
• He represented Argentina at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups.

Style of play

• Known as a dependable, tactically disciplined full-back with good marking and positional sense.
• Could contribute offensively with overlapping runs and accurate crosses when opportunities arose.
• Also capable of playing centrally when required due to his reading of the game and aerial ability.

After retirement

• After retiring as a player, Chamot has been involved in coaching and youth development roles in Argentina, including positions with Rosario Central’s youth setup and other coaching assignments.

Notable honours

• Serie A title (with A.C. Milan, 1998–99)
• UEFA Champions League (member of Milan squad, 2002–03 season though his on-field contribution that season was limited)

José Chamot remains remembered for his steady defensive work, versatility across the back line, and his contributions to both club and country during the 1990s and early 2000s.