Born in
Venado Tuerto,
Santa Fe Province, Lussenhoff began his career at
Rosario Central, and also had spells at
San Lorenzo de Almagro,
Mexican clubs
Toros Neza and
Cruz Azul and
CD Tenerife and
RCD Mallorca in Spain. In the latter nation, to where he arrived in January 1999, he was relegated from
La Liga in
his first season, then became an undisputed starter as the
Canary Islands side
returned to the top flight in 2001, under
Rafael Benítez. With its
Balearic Islands neighbours he managed to be relatively used during two years, helping them
win the 2003 edition of the
Copa del Rey. In 2005, after 192 competitive matches in five and a half seasons in
Spanish football, Lussenhoff returned to his country and signed with
Club Atlético River Plate. He dropped down to the
second division three years later, moving to
Talleres de Córdoba. Lussenhoff returned to Spain on 20 January 2010, as he joined his compatriot
Nestor Gorosito – coach – at
Xerez CD as
director of football. ==Honours==