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67 years |
Birth date |
April 16, 1957 |
Zodiac sign |
Aries |
Place of Birth |
Colombia |
Occupation |
Football manager |
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Reinaldo Rueda Rivera (born April 16, 1957 in Cali) is a Colombian football manager who currently is in charge of the Chile national football team. In 2011, Rueda was naturalized as a Honduran citizen.
As the coach of the Colombian U-20 team, he finished 3rd in the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. He also led the Colombian U-17 team to a 4th-place finish that same year at the U-17 World Cup.
After an unfavorable start to 2006 World Cup Qualifying, (only 1 point after 5 games) the Colombian Football Federation promoted Rueda to senior coach. Colombia failed to qualify to the 2006 World Cup, but Rueda had lifted them from near last on the CONMEBOL qualification to 6th place. Honduras, under his direction, succeeded in gaining a place in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Rueda holds a physical education degree. Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Germany gave him his master's degree as well as proficiency in the German language. He has been a University professor and has taught several courses at the Colombian National Coaches School. He has continued his studies in Europe attending FIFA and UEFA updating courses.
Height | 5 ft 10 in / 178 cm |
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Weight | 183 lb / 83 kg |
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Hair Color | Gray |
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Eye Color | Dark brown |
Nationality | Colombian |
Race / ethnicity | Latino |