Espanyol legend, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Newell's Old Boys: 5 things you didn’t know about Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly agreed to become the next coach of the U.S. men's national team. It's a potential move that has already generated buzz among U.S. fans and adds to a storied managerial career that includes stops at Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. The consensus perspective is that this is a major coup for U.S. Soccer.

But who is he?

For those not familiar with the 52-year-old Pochettino, here are five unique facts about the Argentine manager.