Otoniel Olivas Explained

Olivas Ruiz
Birth Date:28 February 1968
Birth Place:Estelí, Nicaragua
Position:Defender
Years1:1984–1991
Years2:1991–1993
Years3:1994–1999
Clubs1:Real Estelí
Clubs2:Atlético Indio
Clubs3:Real Estelí
Goals1:62
Nationalyears1:1992 - 1999
Nationalteam1:Nicaragua
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:0
Manageryears1:2002 - 2009
Managerclubs1:Real Estelí
Manageryears2:2008 - 2009
Managerclubs2:Nicaragua
Manageryears3:2009–2018
Managerclubs3:Real Estelí
Manageryears4:2022-
Managerclubs4:Real Esteli

Ramón Otoniel Olivas Ruiz (born 28 February 1968) is a Nicaraguan football manager and former player.

He now coaches Real Estelí in the Primera División de Nicaragua,

Club career

During his career he played for Real Estelí for whom he scored 62 goals in 16 years [1] in Nicaragua, Atlético Indio in Honduras and Atlético Marte in El Salvador. He is considered one of the best central defenders to have played in and for Nicaragua.[2]

International career

Olivas made his debut for Nicaragua in a July 1992 FIFA World Cup qualification match against El Salvador and has earned a total of 11 caps, scoring no goals. He has represented his country in 4 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 1993,[3] 1995,[4] 1997[5] and 1999 UNCAF Nations Cups.[6]

His final international was a March 1999 UNCAF Nations Cup match against El Salvador.

Managerial career

Olivas has managed Real Estelí since 2003, but was appointed national team manager for the 2009 UNCAF Nations Cup.[7]

Titles

SeasonTeamTitle
2003Real EstelíPrimera División de Nicaragua
Apertura 2003Real EstelíPrimera División de Nicaragua
Clausura 2004Real EstelíPrimera División de Nicaragua
2007Real EstelíPrimera División de Nicaragua
2008Real EstelíPrimera División de Nicaragua
Clausura 2010Real EstelíPrimera División de Nicaragua
Clausura 2011Real EstelíPrimera División de Nicaragua
Apertura 2011Real EstelíPrimera División de Nicaragua

Personal life

His brother, Samuel Olivas,[8] also played for the national team.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://archivo.elnuevodiario.com.ni/2002/agosto/14-agosto-2002/deportes/deportes3.html Otoniel en su nueva función
  2. http://archivo.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2007/agosto/13/suplementos/deportivo/208652_print.shtml ESCUDOS DE ACERO
  3. https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gold-cam93.html UNCAF Tournament 1993
  4. https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gold-cam95.html UNCAF Tournament 1995
  5. https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gold-cam97.html UNCAF Tournament 1997
  6. https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gold-cam99.html UNCAF Tournament 1999
  7. http://archivo.laprensa.com.ni/archivo/2008/noviembre/01/noticias/deportes/292621.shtml Otoniel Olivas inicia el lunes
  8. http://www.elsalvador.com/noticias/2003/10/26/deportes/depor4.shtml La última oportunidad