Óscar Benítez (footballer, born 1948)
Óscar Emigdio Benítez (born October 6, 1948) is a Salvadoran former professional football player and manager. Benítez became a coach and has spent almost two decades managing several clubs in El Salvador and Honduras.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Óscar Emigdio Benítez | ||
| Date of birth | October 6, 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | San Vicente, El Salvador | ||
| Youth career | |||
| CD Once Berlinés | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1975 | CD Santiagueño | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1987 | CD Águila Assistant | ||
| 1991 | El Salvador | ||
| 1991–1992 | Real España | ||
| 1993–1994 | CD Águila | ||
| 1999 | CD FAS | ||
| 1999–2000 | Once Municipal | ||
| 1999-2000 | El Salvador | ||
| 2000–2001 | Motagua | ||
| 2001 | Atlético Balboa | ||
| 2001–2002 | CD Municipal Limeño | ||
| 2003 | CD Aspirante | ||
| 2004 | Once Municipal | ||
| 2005 | Coca Cola | ||
| 2006 | Alianza FC | ||
| 2006–2007 | CD Platense | ||
| 2008 | San Salvador FC | ||
| 2008 | CD Luis Ángel Firpo | ||
| 2019 | CD Águila (sport director) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career edit
Benítez was born in San Vicente, El Salvador.
Coaching career edit
El Salvador national team (1991 and 1999–2000) edit
In 1991, Benítez was named head coach of the El Salvador national team, which he managed at the 1991 UNCAF Nations Cup. His second period as El Salvador's manager began in 1999, and ended one year later.[3] During that time, El Salvador failed to qualify to the 2002 World Cup. He left the national team for Honduran champions Motagua.[4]
Águila edit
In 1993, Benítez was appointed as coach of C.D. Águila, replacing Juan Quarterone.
Alianza edit
In 2006, Benítez signed as coach of Alianza F.C., replacing Miguel Mansilla.
Luis Ángel Firpo edit
In September 2008, Benítez signed as new coach of C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo, replacing Miguel Aguilar Obando. In December of the same year, Benítez was replaced by Agustín Castillo.[5]
Return to Águila edit
In January 2019, Benítez was appointed as sports director of C.D. Águila.
Administrative roles edit
Óscar Emigdio Benítez was elected the head of Asociación de Entrenadores de Fútbol de El Salvador (AEFES) from 2011 until he lost the election to Douglas Vidal Jimenez in 2015.[6] He was re-elected to the head of Asociación de Entrenadores de Fútbol de El Salvador (AEFES) from 2018 until 2020[7]
Coordinator of the El Salvador National football team edit
Benítez was elected to be the Coordinator of the El Salvador National football team in June 2009. However, after The under 20 was eliminated due to the failure of the right paperwork for the player Dustin Corea. Benítez resigned due to his part in the scandal.
Honours edit
Manager edit
Club edit
- Primera División
- Runners-up: Apertura 1999
- Liga Nacional de Honduras
- Runners-up: 1992
References edit
- ^ "Deportes en el Diario de Hoy:Oscar Benítez aceptó el reto".
- ^ ""Óscar Benítez era el indicado"". Retrieved December 31, 2004.
- ^ Courtney, Barrie. "International Matches 2000 – North and Central America and Caribbean". RSSSF. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
- ^ "Emigdio Benítez se va al Motagua" (in Spanish). El Diario de Hoy. Retrieved March 17, 2013.
- ^ "Benítez dirigirá a bicampeón salvadoreño". Retrieved September 2, 2008.
- ^ "El Gráfico".
- ^ "Óscar Benítez fue reelecto como presidente de AEFES". October 30, 2013.
External links edit
- Con El Salvador en la mente, y Limeño en el corazón – El Diario de Hoy (in Spanish)