Simplify the following text for a Grade 11 native English-speaking person.
Original: Mauricio AndrÃ s Pellegrino ( born October 5 , 1971 in Leones , CÃ rdoba ) is a former Argentine footballer , who played as a central defender , and who also spent time as a coach .
Simplified: Mauricio Pellegrino ( born 5 October 1971 ) is a former Argentine football player .