Juan Colecchio Explained

Juan Colecchio
Fullname:Juan Colecchio Maiano
Birth Place:Argentina
Death Place:Panama
Manageryears1:1967
Managerclubs1:Atlético Marte
Manageryears2:1968
Managerclubs2:Motagua
Manageryears3:1971–1972
Managerclubs3:Alajuelense
Manageryears4:1986–1987
Managerclubs4:Panama

Juan Colecchio Maiano (died 1 April 2002) was an Argentine football manager.

Early life

Colecchio was born in Argentina. He played as a goalkeeper.[1]

Career

In 1967, Colecchio was appointed manager of Salvadoran side Atlético Marte. In 1968, he was appointed manager of Honduran side Motagua. In 1971, he was appointed manager of Costa Rican side Alajuelense. He helped the club win the league.[2] In 1986, he was appointed manager of the Panama national football team. He managed the team at the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification.[3]

Personal life

Colecchio died on 1 April 2002 in Panama. After retiring from football management, he worked as a radio commentator.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ¿Quién será el director técnico 38.º? . panamaamerica.com.pa.
  2. Web site: 48 años sin argentinos campeones . diarioextra.com.
  3. Web site: Juan Colecchio, el último argentino que dirigió a una selección mayor de Panamá . tvn-2.com.
  4. Web site: Colecchio le brindó momentos de alegría al fútbol panameño . prensa.com.