Guillermo Vázquez
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Guillermo Alejandro Vázquez Herrera (born May 25, 1967 in Mexico City
) is a Mexican
football manager and former midfielder
. He is currently the manager of Pumas UNAM
.
after Miguel España was sacked. Vázquez coached the last five matches of the Clausura 2006 with two victories, two draws, and one loss. For the Apertura 2006 Pumas UNAM
hired Ricardo Ferretti
and Vázquez became his assistant coach.
In July 2010, when Ricardo Ferretti
left Pumas for Tigres de la UANL, Vázquez was given the head coach position.
Mexico City
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) is a Mexican
Mexico
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football manager and former 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...
. He is currently the manager of Pumas UNAM
Club Universidad Nacional
Club Universidad Nacional A.C., more commonly known as Pumas de la UNAM, or just Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club based in Mexico City...
.
Playing career
Vázquez debuted for Pumas UNAM during the 1984-85 season. He has also played for Tecos, Monterrey, Toros Neza and Pachuca. He was an experienced midfielder who ensured a calm and controlled midfield.Management career
Vázquez began as an interim coach for Pumas UNAMClub Universidad Nacional
Club Universidad Nacional A.C., more commonly known as Pumas de la UNAM, or just Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club based in Mexico City...
after Miguel España was sacked. Vázquez coached the last five matches of the Clausura 2006 with two victories, two draws, and one loss. For the Apertura 2006 Pumas UNAM
Club Universidad Nacional
Club Universidad Nacional A.C., more commonly known as Pumas de la UNAM, or just Pumas, is a Mexican professional football club based in Mexico City...
hired Ricardo Ferretti
Ricardo Ferretti
Ricardo Ferretti de Oliveira, commonly known as Tuca, is a football coach, who has coached Pumas UNAM, Chivas, UANL Tigres, Toluca, and Morelia He played with Atlas. He is nicknamed "El Tuca", and is known for his aggressive style on the bench.After retiring as a player, Ferretti started to work...
and Vázquez became his assistant coach.
In July 2010, when Ricardo Ferretti
Ricardo Ferretti
Ricardo Ferretti de Oliveira, commonly known as Tuca, is a football coach, who has coached Pumas UNAM, Chivas, UANL Tigres, Toluca, and Morelia He played with Atlas. He is nicknamed "El Tuca", and is known for his aggressive style on the bench.After retiring as a player, Ferretti started to work...
left Pumas for Tigres de la UANL, Vázquez was given the head coach position.