List of Famous people born in Misiones Province
Sergio Romero
Sergio Germán Romero is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for English Premier League club Manchester United and the Argentina national team.
Néstor Pitana
Néstor Fabián Pitana is an Argentine football referee and former actor who refereed at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, 2015 Copa América and 2018 FIFA World Cup. He oversaw the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup between Russia and Saudi Arabia. Pitana was appointed to take charge of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final between France and Croatia at Moscow on 15 July 2018. He became the second referee to take charge of the opening game and the Final in the same tournament.
Fidel Cano
Germán Ezequiel Cano Recalde is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Vasco da Gama.
Martín Benítez
Martín Nicolás Benítez is an Argentine footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and winger for Vasco da Gama, on loan from Independiente.
Hugo Passalacqua
Hugo Passalacqua is an Argentine politician. He served as vice governor of Misiones from 2011 to 2015, under Governor Maurice Closs, and served as Governor of Misiones Province from 10 December 2015 to 10 December 2019.
Jorge De Olivera
Jorge Alberto De Olivera is an Argentine football goalkeeper who plays for Primera B Metropolitana side Club Atlético Platense.
Mariano Messera
Mariano Messera is an Argentine football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is the current manager of Gimnasia La Plata along with Leandro Martini.
Richard Schunke
Richard Hernán Schunke is an Argentine footballer who plays as a defender for Independiente del Valle.