Carlos Aragonés
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Carlos Aragonés Espinoza (born February 16, 1956) is a former Bolivia
n football (soccer) midfielder
, who is Bolivian national team
's third-placed all-time goalscorer. He played for several top-level clubs of Bolivia and Brazil. Aragonés was Bolivia's national team head coach in 2001. The last team he managed at club level was Blooming
until February 2011.
, he started his career in 1976, defending Bolívar
, where he was part of the squad that won the Bolivian league
in 1976 and in 1978, Aragonés moved to Brazil in 1981, where he had an unsuccessful stint at Palmeiras
, playing 12 Série A
games before leaving the club. Carlos Aragonés moved to Coritiba
in 1984, playing six more Série A games without scoring a goal. He returned to Bolivia in 1985 and joined Destroyers
. While playing for the canarios, he suffered a serious knee injury that put an end to his football career.
between 1977 and 1981, scoring 15 goals, including two against Brazil
in the Copa América 1979
. He is Bolivia national team's third-placed all-time goalscorer.
manager in 2000, but he resigned after the unsuccessful campaign at the Copa América 2001
.
At club level he has managed Bolivian clubs Real Santa Cruz
, The Strongest
, Blooming
, Oriente Petrolero
and Bolívar
.
Between 2006 and 2009, Aragonés was Erwin Sánchez's coaching staff coordinator for the national team
.
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
n football (soccer) midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, who is Bolivian national team
Bolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
's third-placed all-time goalscorer. He played for several top-level clubs of Bolivia and Brazil. Aragonés was Bolivia's national team head coach in 2001. The last team he managed at club level was Blooming
Club Blooming
Club Social, Cultural y Deportivo Blooming is a Bolivian football club from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, formed on May 1, 1946. Its home colours are sky blue, white and navy. They play at the Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera . Its main rival is Oriente Petrolero, also from Santa Cruz...
until February 2011.
Playing career
Born in Santa Cruz de la SierraSanta Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, commonly known as Santa Cruz, is the capital of the Santa Cruz department in eastern Bolivia and the largest city in the country...
, he started his career in 1976, defending Bolívar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
, where he was part of the squad that won the Bolivian league
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano
-List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:...
in 1976 and in 1978, Aragonés moved to Brazil in 1981, where he had an unsuccessful stint at Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras
Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras is a Brazilian football club from São Paulo. The club was founded on August 26, 1914, as Palestra Italia but changed to the current name on September 14, 1942...
, playing 12 Série A
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A
The Campeonato Brasileiro de Clubes da Série A , popularly known as the Brasileirão , is a professional football league at the top of the Brazilian football league system held annually since 1959. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the Série B...
games before leaving the club. Carlos Aragonés moved to Coritiba
Coritiba Foot Ball Club
Coritiba Foot Ball Club, commonly known as Coritiba, is a Brazilian football team from Curitiba, Paraná. It's the state's oldest football team and the best classified in the CBF and FIFA classifications. Coritiba has been champion in Paraná State for 35 times, more times than the sum of all the...
in 1984, playing six more Série A games without scoring a goal. He returned to Bolivia in 1985 and joined Destroyers
Club Destroyers
Club Destroyers is a football club from Santa Cruz, Bolivia currently playing in both the Nacional B second division and in Santa Cruz Primera A, one of the third division regional leagues....
. While playing for the canarios, he suffered a serious knee injury that put an end to his football career.
National team
He played 31 games for the Bolivian national teamBolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
between 1977 and 1981, scoring 15 goals, including two against Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in the Copa América 1979
Copa América 1979
The 1979 edition of the Copa América soccer tournament was played between July 10 and December 12. This time, the continental champion would not go to the FIFA World Cup. It was not held in a particular country, all matches were played on a home and away basis...
. He is Bolivia national team's third-placed all-time goalscorer.
Managerial career
Carlos Aragonés was hired as Bolivia's national teamBolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
manager in 2000, but he resigned after the unsuccessful campaign at the Copa América 2001
Copa América 2001
The Copa América 2001 was held in Colombia, from July 11 to July 29, 2001. It was organised by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body....
.
At club level he has managed Bolivian clubs Real Santa Cruz
Real Santa Cruz
Club Real Santa Cruz is a football club from Santa Cruz, Bolivia currently playing at Santa Cruz Primera A, one of the second division regional leagues....
, The Strongest
The Strongest
The Strongest is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz founded on April 8, 1908. Their team colours are yellow and black. Although they have a home ground, the Rafael Mendoza Castellón , they play most of their games at the Estadio Hernando Siles, Bolivia's national ground...
, Blooming
Club Blooming
Club Social, Cultural y Deportivo Blooming is a Bolivian football club from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, formed on May 1, 1946. Its home colours are sky blue, white and navy. They play at the Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera . Its main rival is Oriente Petrolero, also from Santa Cruz...
, Oriente Petrolero
Oriente Petrolero
Club Deportivo Oriente Petrolero is a Bolivian football club based in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Founded on November 5, 1955 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia by workers of the Bolivian oil company . They play at the 38,000-capacity Estadio Tahuichi Aguilera. Oriente have been Bolivian champions four times, Copa...
and Bolívar
Club Bolívar
Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"...
.
Between 2006 and 2009, Aragonés was Erwin Sánchez's coaching staff coordinator for the national team
Bolivia national football team
The Bolivia national football team is the national team of Bolivia and is controlled by the Federación Boliviana de Fútbol. After playing in the 1930 and 1950 World Cups, they qualified just once—in 1994...
.
Club titles
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 |  BolívarClub Bolívar Club Bolívar, a football team from Bolivia, was founded in La Paz on April 12, 1925, with the name Atletico Bolívar Literario Musical later changed to "Club Atlético Bolívar"... |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... |
| 1993 | The Strongest The Strongest The Strongest is a Bolivian football club based in La Paz founded on April 8, 1908. Their team colours are yellow and black. Although they have a home ground, the Rafael Mendoza Castellón , they play most of their games at the Estadio Hernando Siles, Bolivia's national ground... (manager) |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... |
| 1998 | Blooming Club Blooming Club Social, Cultural y Deportivo Blooming is a Bolivian football club from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, formed on May 1, 1946. Its home colours are sky blue, white and navy. They play at the Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera . Its main rival is Oriente Petrolero, also from Santa Cruz... (manager) |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... |
| 1999 | Blooming Club Blooming Club Social, Cultural y Deportivo Blooming is a Bolivian football club from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, formed on May 1, 1946. Its home colours are sky blue, white and navy. They play at the Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera . Its main rival is Oriente Petrolero, also from Santa Cruz... (manager) |
Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano Liga de Fútbol Profesional Boliviano -List of champions:*Torneo adecuacion was celebrate to adequate seasons to European style -Titles by team :-List of all-time topscorers:... |