Alfredo Tena
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Alfredo Tena Garduño also known by his nickname Capitán Furia ("Captain Fury"), is a Mexican football coach and former player. Tena, a symbol for Club América
, is the current manager for the team. Tena is a one-club man. A defender who mainly played as a center back, Tena captained Club América for several years, and played for his national team during the greater part of his career. He is also the father of current footballer Alfredo Omar Tena
.
, Tena won a number a titles. During the 1980s, América won six league titles. Tena also won Mexican League Champions' Cup trophies after the 1987-88 and 1988-89 seasons, as well as achieving international success with the club by winning two CONCACAF Champions' Cup titles in 1978 and 1987 and an Interamericana Cup in 1978.
Tena was known for his skill and tough marking skills, as well as his sometimes gruff attitude with both opposing players and teammates, a trait that earned him the "Captain Fury" moniker.
, leading them to a title during the Invierno 1996 season. Tena remained at the helm of the Torreón
based club until his dismissal in 1998, never being able to duplicate the success of his lone title two years prior. After short stints coaching Puebla F.C. and his beloved Club América
, Tena once again tasted success at the head of C.F. Pachuca, winning the league after the Invierno 2001 season. After leaving Pachuca in 2003, he returned to Club América, this time as an assistant to his brother Luis Fernando Tena
. Currently, he is coaching Club América again, after Carlos Reinoso
was sacked.
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
, is the current manager for the team. Tena is a one-club man. A defender who mainly played as a center back, Tena captained Club América for several years, and played for his national team during the greater part of his career. He is also the father of current footballer Alfredo Omar Tena
Alfredo Omar Tena
Alfredo Omar Tena Salamano is a Mexican footballer who plays for Como, having joined them for the 2011/12 season....
.
Playing career
Tena debuted during the 1973-74 during a game versus rivals Cruz Azul after coming up through the Club América youth system. Soon after, Tena secured a regular spot in the Águilas backfield. During his illustrious career at Club AméricaClub América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
, Tena won a number a titles. During the 1980s, América won six league titles. Tena also won Mexican League Champions' Cup trophies after the 1987-88 and 1988-89 seasons, as well as achieving international success with the club by winning two CONCACAF Champions' Cup titles in 1978 and 1987 and an Interamericana Cup in 1978.
Tena was known for his skill and tough marking skills, as well as his sometimes gruff attitude with both opposing players and teammates, a trait that earned him the "Captain Fury" moniker.
Coaching career
Shortly after his retirement, Tena decided to pursue success from the bench, as a coach. In 1996, he took a job at Santos LagunaSantos Laguna
Club Santos Laguna is a Mexican football club. They represent the urban area of Comarca Lagunera, which is made up of Torreón, Gomez Palacio, and Lerdo. Santos Laguna currently plays in the Primera División. The club was founded in 1982, and reached Mexico's top division after buying the franchise...
, leading them to a title during the Invierno 1996 season. Tena remained at the helm of the Torreón
Torreón
Torreón is a city and seat of the surrounding municipality of the same name in the Mexican state of Coahuila. As of 2010, the city's population was 608,836 with 639,629 in the municipality. The metropolitan population, including Matamoros, Coahuila, and Gómez Palacio and Lerdo in adjacent Durango,...
based club until his dismissal in 1998, never being able to duplicate the success of his lone title two years prior. After short stints coaching Puebla F.C. and his beloved Club América
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
, Tena once again tasted success at the head of C.F. Pachuca, winning the league after the Invierno 2001 season. After leaving Pachuca in 2003, he returned to Club América, this time as an assistant to his brother Luis Fernando Tena
Luis Fernando Tena
Luis Fernando Tena Garduño is a Mexican football manager and former player. Tena is the assistant manager of José Manuel de la Torre for Mexico and will coach the team in the 2011 Copa América.-Coaching career:...
. Currently, he is coaching Club América again, after Carlos Reinoso
Carlos Reinoso
Carlos Enzo Reinoso Valdenegro is a Chilean football coach. He played in the 1970s and 1980s, most notably as a member of the Club América Mexican team. He is one of the best foreigner who played in Mexico, and the best that ever played at Club América.-Player:He began his career in his home...
was sacked.
Honours
All with AméricaClub América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
- Champion of league in campaign 1975-76
- Champion of league in campaign 1983-84
- Champion of league in campaign 1984-85
- Champion Prode 85
- Champion of league in campaign 1987-88
- Champion of league in campaign 1988-89
- Champion of the Inter-American Glass in 1978 and 1991