José Pékerman
Football coach and manager of Colombia

Born
September 3rd, 1949
75 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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Born in 1949, a career in football began as a player before transitioning into coaching, where strategic acumen and player development were emphasized. Managed Argentina's national team, leading to a quarter-final appearance in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Subsequently took charge of Colombia's national team, enhancing their competitive stature in international football. Under management, Colombia reached the quarter-finals in the 2014 World Cup, showcasing a disciplined and tactical approach to the game.
Led Argentina to the 2006 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals
Coached Colombia to the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals
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