Marcelo Russo Explained

Marcelo Russo
Fullname:	Marcelo Sebastián Russo López
Birth Date:	31 January 1987^[1]
Birth Place:	Uruguay
Currentclub:	La Luz (manager)
Manageryears1:	2019–2022
Managerclubs1:	Villa Española (youth)
Manageryears2:	2023
Managerclubs2:	La Luz (youth)
Manageryears3:	2023–
Managerclubs3:	La Luz

Marcelo Sebastián Russo López (born 31 January 1987) is a Uruguayan football manager, currently in charge of La Luz.

Career

Russo played amateur football before moving to coaching in 2019, in charge of Villa Española's youth sides. Ahead of the 2023 season, he moved to La Luz and was appointed manager of the under-19 team.

On 25 July 2023, after the dismissal of Ignacio Pallas, Russo was named manager of La Luz's first team.^[2] His first match in charge occurred on 19 August, a 1–0 away win over Montevideo Wanderers.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Club Social y Deportivo Villa Española – Histórico de Planteles – 2021 – Sub 16. Club Social y Deportivo Villa Española – Squad history – 2021 – Under-16. AUF. es. 31 July 2023.
2. Web site: La Luz confirmó a Marcelo Russo como nuevo director técnico tras cesar a Ignacio Pallas. La Luz confirmed Marcelo Russo as new manager after dismissing Ignacio Pallas. Fútbol.uy. es. 25 July 2023. 25 July 2023.
3. Web site: Marcelo Russo: “El sacrificio y compromiso de todos los jugadores”. Marcelo Russo: "The sacrifice and commitment of every player". Tenfield. es. 19 August 2023. 20 August 2023.