Gabriel Calderón
Encyclopedia
Gabriel Humberto Calderón (born 7 February 1960 in Rawson
, Chubut Province
) is a former Argentine
football midfielder
.
Calderón played in several teams including Argentine Racing Club de Avellaneda
and Club Atlético Independiente
, Spanish
Real Betis
and French
Paris Saint-Germain. He was part of the Argentina Under-20
team that won the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship, and also played in the 1982 FIFA World Cup
in Spain
and in the 1990 FIFA World Cup
in Italy
.
After his retirement and a short period working as TV commentator, Calderón moved to coaching. He coached former teams of Caen (1997~2000) and Lausanne (2002~2003).
Calderón then took over as the coach for the Saudi Arabia national football team
at the end of 2004, and successfully guided the Saudi team to qualification for the Football World Cup 2006 in Germany
by beating Uzbekistan
3-0 in Riyadh
. Calderón said "Qualifying to the World Cup is the dream of every coach and I'm more than satisfied with our campaign in the qualifiers." "I'm very happy with the qualification since that was the goal I was aiming at when I first arrived in the Kingdom," he added.
However, in December 2005, Calderón was fired by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation as they were dissatisfied by the team's poor showing in the West Asian Games, and was replaced by Marcos Paqueta
.
On the 9th of April 2007, Calderón signed as the coach of the Oman national football team
. In June 2008 he was hired by Al-Ittihad and eventually won the Saudi Premier League
by beating Al-Hilal
2-1 in the final match of the league played on King Fahad Stadium in Riyadh
.
On November 5, 2010, Calderón was announced as the new head coach of 2009/2010 Saudi champions Al-Hilal
. Calderón would succeed Eric Gerets who departed to take charge of the Moroccan national team. He led the club to 2010-11 league
champions and Crown Prince Cup winners. However, despite his achievement, he was dismissed on 19 July 2011 following the club's 3-0 defeat to league rivals Al Ittihad in the first leg of 2011 King Cup of Champions
.
On 23 November 2011, he was appointed as UAE Pro-League
side Baniyas SC's head coach.
Rawson, Chubut
Rawson is the capital of the Argentine province of Chubut, in Patagonia. It has about 26,000 inhabitants, and it is the head town of the Rawson Department, which has 122,000 inhabitants...
, Chubut Province
Chubut Province
Chubut a province in the southern part of Argentina situated between the 42nd parallel south and the 46th parallel south , the Andes range separating Argentina from Chile, and the Atlantic ocean...
) is a former Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
football 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...
.
Calderón played in several teams including Argentine Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football...
and Club Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División....
, Spanish
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
Real Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
and French
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
Paris Saint-Germain. He was part of the Argentina Under-20
Argentina national under-20 football team
The Argentina national under-20 football team is the representative of Argentina in FIFA sponsored tournaments that pertain to that age level....
team that won the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship, and also played in the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and in the 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
After his retirement and a short period working as TV commentator, Calderón moved to coaching. He coached former teams of Caen (1997~2000) and Lausanne (2002~2003).
Calderón then took over as the coach for the Saudi Arabia national football team
Saudi Arabia national football team
Saudi Arabia national football team is the national team of Saudi Arabia and is controlled by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation...
at the end of 2004, and successfully guided the Saudi team to qualification for the Football World Cup 2006 in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
by beating Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan national football team
The Uzbekistan national football team represents Uzbekistan in association football and is controlled by the Uzbekistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Uzbekistan...
3-0 in Riyadh
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 5,254,560 people, and the urban center of a...
. Calderón said "Qualifying to the World Cup is the dream of every coach and I'm more than satisfied with our campaign in the qualifiers." "I'm very happy with the qualification since that was the goal I was aiming at when I first arrived in the Kingdom," he added.
However, in December 2005, Calderón was fired by the Saudi Arabia Football Federation as they were dissatisfied by the team's poor showing in the West Asian Games, and was replaced by Marcos Paqueta
Marcos Paquetá
Marcos César Dias de Castro, better known as "Marcos Paquetá", born 27 August 1958 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the current coach of the Libya national football team...
.
On the 9th of April 2007, Calderón signed as the coach of the Oman national football team
Oman national football team
The Oman national football team is the national team of Oman. Although the team was officially founded in 1978, the squad was formed long before, and has established a proper football association in only December, 2005...
. In June 2008 he was hired by Al-Ittihad and eventually won the Saudi Premier League
Saudi Premier League
The Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77...
by beating Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club , also known simply as Al-Hilal, is a Saudi Arabian sports club based in the country's capital of Riyadh and best known for its professional football team, known as Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club...
2-1 in the final match of the league played on King Fahad Stadium in Riyadh
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 5,254,560 people, and the urban center of a...
.
On November 5, 2010, Calderón was announced as the new head coach of 2009/2010 Saudi champions Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal
Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club , also known simply as Al-Hilal, is a Saudi Arabian sports club based in the country's capital of Riyadh and best known for its professional football team, known as Al-Hilal Saudi Football Club...
. Calderón would succeed Eric Gerets who departed to take charge of the Moroccan national team. He led the club to 2010-11 league
2010–11 Saudi Professional League
-Members clubs:-Pre-season:-During the season:-Final League table:|rowspan=1|2012 AFC Champions League group stage|rowspan=1|2012 AFC Champions League group stage|rowspan=1|2012 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off...
champions and Crown Prince Cup winners. However, despite his achievement, he was dismissed on 19 July 2011 following the club's 3-0 defeat to league rivals Al Ittihad in the first leg of 2011 King Cup of Champions
2011 King Cup of Champions
The Saudi Champions Cup is an end of season cup competition in Saudi Arabian domestic football.The top six in the Professional League participate along with the winners of the two local cup competitions; The Saudi Crown Prince Cup and the Saudi Federation Cup...
.
On 23 November 2011, he was appointed as UAE Pro-League
UAE Pro-League
The UAE Pro-League is the First Division of the UAE Football League, commonly known as Etisalat Pro-League for sponsorship reasons, since 2008, is the top professional association football league in United Arab Emirates...
side Baniyas SC's head coach.
Coach Honours
- With Al-Iittihad
- Winner of Saudi Premier LeagueSaudi Premier LeagueThe Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77...
- 2009Saudi Professional League 2008-09The Saudi Professional League is the top level league in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Al-Hilal are the defending champions and also hold the most number of titles, with 11.- Qualification and Prize money :...
- Winner of Saudi Premier League
- With Al-Hilal
-
- Winner of Saudi Premier LeagueSaudi Premier LeagueThe Saudi Professional League, officially known as , is the main football competition in Saudi Arabia. The first competition was held in the year of 1976–77...
- 20112010–11 Saudi Professional League-Members clubs:-Pre-season:-During the season:-Final League table:|rowspan=1|2012 AFC Champions League group stage|rowspan=1|2012 AFC Champions League group stage|rowspan=1|2012 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off...
(Without losing any match)
- Winner of Saudi Premier League
-
- Winner of Crown Prince CupCrown Prince CupThe Crown Prince Cup, officially known as , is the top knockout tournament of the Saudi Arabia football.The King's Cup, officially known as , was a Saudi football tournament created in 1956...
- 2011Crown Prince CupThe Crown Prince Cup, officially known as , is the top knockout tournament of the Saudi Arabia football.The King's Cup, officially known as , was a Saudi football tournament created in 1956...
- Winner of Crown Prince Cup
External links
- World Cup history Futbol Factory profile (Archived)