Gustavo Zapata
He played in the 1991 and 1993 Copa América tournaments, helping Argentina secure championships in both.
Gustavo Zapata is a retired Argentine footballer known for his role as a midfielder.
He began his professional career at Club Atlético River Plate, where he played from 1989 to 1993.
Biography
Early Life
Gustavo Miguel Zapata is a retired Argentine footballer born in Argentina, who made a significant impact in the world of football as a midfielder. His career began in the late 1980s, and he quickly rose through the ranks to become a notable player in Argentine football.
Career
Zapata's professional career kicked off at Club Atlético River Plate, where he played from 1989 to 1993. He then moved to Japan to join Yokohama F. Marinos, where he showcased his skills until 1996. Upon returning to Argentina, he played for San Lorenzo de Almagro from 1996 to 2000, followed by a stint at Chacarita Juniors until 2001. Throughout his club career, Zapata also represented the Argentina men's national football team from 1991 to 1998, participating in prestigious tournaments such as the Copa América in 1991 and 1993, and the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification.
After retiring as a player, Zapata transitioned into coaching, starting as an assistant manager at Nueva Chicago in the 2002/03 season. He followed Néstor Gorosito to various clubs, including Lanús and River Plate, where he had multiple roles, including caretaker manager. His coaching journey continued with positions at Independiente Rivadavia and Racing Club's reserve team, demonstrating his commitment to developing future talents in Argentine football.
Legacy
Zapata's contributions to football are marked not only by his playing career but also by his coaching endeavors. He was part of the Argentina national team that won the Copa América in both 1991 and 1993, solidifying his legacy in Argentine football history.
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Career & Clubs
In the 2002/03 season, Zapata was the assistant manager of Néstor Gorosito at Nueva Chicago. In December 2004, he followed Gorosito when he was appointed as manager of Club Atlético Lanús. In December 2008, the duo was appointed in River Plate. In 2011, he was once again appointed as assistant manager of River Plate, this time under manager Matías Almeyda. A half year later, he was appointed as the manager of Independiente Rivadavia. He was fired on 25 February 2019, after the team conceded 10 goals in two games. In November 2012, Zapata took over the reserve team of River Plate. From May 27 to May 30, Zapata was the caretaker manager of River Plate following the departure of Ramon Diaz. On 11 February 2015, Zapata and his staff was surprisingly fired. In the summer 2015, Zapata was then appointed as the manager of Racing Club's reserve team. In December 2015, Néstor Gorosito was appointed as manager of Spanish club UD Almería and took Zapata with him as his assistant. On 12 February 2019, Zapata was appointed as the assistant manager of Néstor Gorosito at Tigre.
- Club
- San Lorenzo de Almagro (1996–2000)
- Club
- Club Atlético River Plate (1989–1993)
- Club
- Chacarita Juniors (2000–2001)
- National team
- Argentina
- Club
- Argentina men's national football team (1991–1998)
- Club
- Yokohama F. Marinos (1993–1996)
Legacy
Clubs
- Club Atlético River Plate1989–1993
- Argentina men's national football team1991–1998
- Yokohama F. Marinos1993–1996
- San Lorenzo de Almagro1996–2000
- Chacarita Juniors2000–2001
Played together with
- Abdeljalil HaddaYokohama F. Marinos · 2000–2000
Abel BalboArgentina men's national football team · 1989–1998- Abel BalboClub Atlético River Plate · 1988–1989
Ademilson Braga Bispo JuniorYokohama F. Marinos · 2015–2015- Adhemar Ferreira de Camargo NetoYokohama F. Marinos · 2005–2005
Ado OnaiwuYokohama F. Marinos
Adolfo PederneraArgentina men's national football team · 1940–1946- Adolfo PederneraClub Atlético River Plate · 1935–1946
Adolfo ZumelzúArgentina men's national football team · 1927–1930
Agustín BalbuenaArgentina men's national football team · 1974–1974
Agustín CejasArgentina men's national football team · 1964–1964- Agustín CejasArgentina men's national football team · 1964–1969
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Gustavo Miguel Zapata is a retired Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder. He played for the Argentina national team at the 1991 Copa América in Chile, the 1993 Copa América in Ecuador, and in 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification.
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