Mauro Scaloni is two years older and a few hairs younger than his brother Lionel. Lionel and Mauro trained in the lower divisions of Newell's.

The youngest made his debut in the First Division on April 30, 1995. The oldest, who served as a forward marker, only had activity in the Reserve of the Rosario team. Mauro remained at Fabril for nine years before joining Deportivo La Coruña. He was captain of a club that he represented in 301 games and won four titles.