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Eduardo AcevedoUruguayan footballer, defender
Date of Birth: 25.09.1959
Country:  Uruguay |
Content:
- Eduardo Acevedo: Uruguayan Football Legend and Coach
- Professional Club Career
- Coaching Journey
- Return to Defensor Sporting
- Honors
Eduardo Acevedo: Uruguayan Football Legend and Coach
Early Career and International GloryBorn in Uruguay, Eduardo Acevedo began his football career with Defensor Sporting in 1979. In 1983, he became a regular starter for the national team and over the next four years was a key defender for "La Celeste." Acevedo played a pivotal role in Uruguay's run to the knockout stages of the 1986 World Cup.
Professional Club Career
After the World Cup, Acevedo embarked on a professional club career that spanned Spain with Deportivo La Coruña, Mexico with Tecos UAG, and Japan with Toshiba Kawasaki. He returned to Uruguay to finish his playing days.
Coaching Journey
Acevedo began his coaching career in 1996. He has managed numerous clubs, including Uruguayan giants Nacional, Danubio, and Defensor Sporting, as well as Tecos UAG and Toshiba Kawasaki in Mexico and Japan, respectively. In 2012, he led Argentine club Banfield.
Return to Defensor Sporting
Since 2016, Acevedo has been the head coach of Defensor Sporting, the club where he started his career.
Honors
As a Player:Copa América: 1983
Uruguayan Primera División: 1981 (Liguilla)
As a Coach:
Uruguayan Primera División: 2009 (Liguilla)
