Hugo Ovelar
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Career & Clubs
Born in Concepción, Paraguay, Ovelar was trained at club Mariscal López. He stood out with Cerro Porteño and Guaraní in his homeland. He also played for clubs such as River Plate, Olimpia, Sport Colombia, Tembetary, Sportivo Luqueño, among others. Abroad, he played for Argentine club San Lorenzo de Almagro in 1994. In other countries, he played for Mexican club Santos Laguna, the Chilean club Cobreloa and the Bolivian club La Paz.
Pasaquina
In December 2015, Ovelar signed as new coach of Pasaquina of the Salvadoran Primera División, replacing Víctor Coreas. In January 2017, Ovelar was replaced by Omar Sevilla.
Municipal Limeño
In February 2016, Ovelar signed as new coach of Municipal Limeño, replacing Francisco Robles for the rest of the Clausura 2017. In December 2017, Ovelar was replaced by Emiliano Barrera.
Sonsonate
In September 2018, Ovelar was announced as new coach of Sonsonate, replacing Mario Elias Guevara for the rest of the Apertura 2018, after a 2–5 defeat against Alianza. In December 2018, Ovelar was replaced by Nelson Mauricio Ancheta.
- Club
- San Lorenzo de Almagro (1991–1992)
- Club
- Club Guaraní (1997–1997)
- Club
- Cerro Porteño (1998–1998)
- Club
- Santos Laguna (1998–2000)
- Club
- Club Guaraní (2001–2001)
- Club
- Cobreloa (2003–2003)
- Club
- Club Sol de América (2004–2004)
- Club
- Club Sportivo 2 de Mayo (2005–2005)
- Club
- La Paz F.C. (2006–2006)
- Club
- Club General Caballero (2006–2006)
- Club
- Paraguay men's national football team (1997–1999)
Legacy
Clubs
- San Lorenzo de Almagro1991–1992
- Club Guaraní1997–1997
- Paraguay men's national football team1997–1999
- Cerro Porteño1998–1998
- Santos Laguna1998–2000
- Club Guaraní2001–2001
- Cobreloa2003–2003
- Club Sol de América2004–2004
- Club Sportivo 2 de Mayo2005–2005
- Club General Caballero2006–2006
- La Paz F.C.2006–2006
Played together with
- Aarón GalindoSantos Laguna · 2011–2014
- Aarón SandovalSantos Laguna
- Abraham CabreraLa Paz F.C. · 2012–2013
Abraham FrançoisClub Sol de América · 2001–2001- Adalberto EscobarCerro Porteño · 1967–1973
- Adesvaldo José de LimaCerro Porteño · 1994–1994
- Adolfino CañeteClub General Caballero
- Adolfino CañeteClub Sol de América · 1977–1980
- Adolfino CañeteCobreloa · 1990–1990
- Adrian García AriasSantos Laguna · 2003–2003
- Adriano SamaniegoClub Guaraní · 1998–1998
Adrián AldreteSantos Laguna · 2014
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Hugo Marcelo Ovelar Irrazábal is a Paraguayan former professional footballer, who played for clubs in Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Bolivia and in the Paraguay national team at the 1997 Copa América and 1999 Copa América. He currently is a football manager.
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