Matías Jesús Almeyda
- Born:
- December 21, 1973, Azul, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Nationality:
- Argentinian
- Profession(s):
- Football Player (Midfielder), Football Manager
Early Life and Education
- Began his youth career at River Plate.
Career and Major Achievements
- Professional debut for River Plate in 1992.
- Played for notable clubs including Sevilla FC, Lazio, Parma, Inter Milan, and Brescia.
- Represented Argentina at the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups.
- Managed River Plate, leading them to promotion back to the Argentine Primera División.
- Managed Banfield in Argentina.
- Significant success as manager of C.D. Guadalajara (Chivas) in Mexico, winning the Liga MX title, Copa MX, and CONCACAF Champions League.
- Managed the San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer (MLS).
- Currently manages AEK Athens, winning the Greek Super League title.
Legacy and Impact
Matías Jesús Almeyda is recognized for his passionate and attacking style of play, both as a player and a manager. As the following 'matias almeyda maradona biography' shows, he has a strong commitment to developing young talent and instilling a winning mentality in his teams.
Notable Works
| Year | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | River Plate | Manager |
| 2013-2015 | Banfield | Manager |
| 2015-2018 | C.D. Guadalajara | Manager |
| 2019-2022 | San Jose Earthquakes | Manager |
| 2022-Present | AEK Athens | Manager |