César Farías
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César Alejandro Farías Acosta (born 7 March 1973 in Cumaná
, Venezuela
) is a Venezuela
n football manager. He is the current manager of the Venezuelan national football team
. Farías is also known for having coached Deportivo Táchira, Mineros de Guayana, Deportivo Anzoátegui
and the Venezuelan U-20 team. He is the first and only manager to ever have taken the Venezuelan national football team to the semi-final stage of Copa America.
In 2009, he was in charge of Venezuela's U-20 team as it qualified for the first time in its history to the FIFA U-20 World Cup
.
. In 2002, he had his debut in the Venezuelan Primera División as the manager of Trujillanos FC. In 2003, he was appointed coach of Deportivo Táchira. In 2005, he was fired by the admistrative board of Deportivo Tachira but was then hired, shortly after, by Mineros de Guayana.
In 2007, after having had a very good season with Mineros de Guayana, he was hired by Deportivo Anzoátegui
. That same year, the team went on to finish first within the Venezuelan Primera Division.
in 2009.
as coach of the Venezuelan national football team. After weeks of negotiations with several coaches, the Venezuelan Football Federation officially announced that Farías would replace Páez as coach.
On February 3, 2008, Farías debuted as coach of the Venezuelan national team with a 1–0 win over Haiti
. Several months later, on June 6, during a friendly match in preparation for the FIFA World Cup qualification
, Venezuela defeated Brazil
for the first time in its history with a final score of 2-0.
On June 14, 2008, Farías debuted in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay
at the Estadio Centenario
of Montevideo
. He nearly achieved qualification to the 2010 FIFA World Cup
, after finishing only two points away from a highly disputed 5th place qualification spot.
In the 2011 Copa América
held in Argentina
, he became the second coach to ever guide Venezuela to the knockout stages of the tournament. He saw his team advance to the knockout stages following draws with Brazil (0–0) and Paraguay
(3–3) and a victory over Ecuador
(1–0). He also became the first coach to take Venezuela to the semi-final stage of the Copa America after his team defeated Chile
2-1 in the quarter finals.
Cumaná
Cumaná is the capital of Venezuela's Sucre State. It is located 402 km east of Caracas. It was the first settlement founded by Europeans in the mainland America, in 1501 by Franciscan friars, but due to successful attacks by the indigenous people, it had to be refounded several times...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
) is a Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
n football manager. He is the current manager of the Venezuelan national football team
Venezuela national football team
The Venezuela national football team is the national football team of Venezuela and is controlled by the Federación Venezolana de Fútbol. It is nicknamed La Vinotinto , because of the traditional burgundy color of their shirts....
. Farías is also known for having coached Deportivo Táchira, Mineros de Guayana, Deportivo Anzoátegui
Deportivo Anzoátegui
Deportivo Anzoátegui Sport Club is a professional football club based in Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui. It was founded in 2002 andpromoted to the Venezuelan 1st division in 2007.They won the Copa de Venezuela in 2008.-History:...
and the Venezuelan U-20 team. He is the first and only manager to ever have taken the Venezuelan national football team to the semi-final stage of Copa America.
In 2009, he was in charge of Venezuela's U-20 team as it qualified for the first time in its history to the FIFA U-20 World Cup
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
.
Early career
In 1998, he started his managerial career in Nueva Cádiz FC; that same year, his team went on to win the Venezuelan Segunda DivisiónVenezuelan Segunda División
Segunda División is the second tier of the Federación Venezolana de Fútbol league system.The Venezuelan second division was established in 1979.-List of champions:-External links:*...
. In 2002, he had his debut in the Venezuelan Primera División as the manager of Trujillanos FC. In 2003, he was appointed coach of Deportivo Táchira. In 2005, he was fired by the admistrative board of Deportivo Tachira but was then hired, shortly after, by Mineros de Guayana.
In 2007, after having had a very good season with Mineros de Guayana, he was hired by Deportivo Anzoátegui
Deportivo Anzoátegui
Deportivo Anzoátegui Sport Club is a professional football club based in Puerto La Cruz, Anzoátegui. It was founded in 2002 andpromoted to the Venezuelan 1st division in 2007.They won the Copa de Venezuela in 2008.-History:...
. That same year, the team went on to finish first within the Venezuelan Primera Division.
Venezuelan national U-20 football team
In April 2008, he was appointed coach of the Venezuelan U-20 team. The team went on to qualify for the first time ever to the FIFA U-20 World Cup2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
in 2009.
Venezuelan national football team
On November 26, 2007, the Venezuelan Football Federation announced the departure of Richard PáezRichard Páez
Richard Alfred Mayela Páez Monzón known as Richard Páez is the current manager of Millonarios from Bogotá and a former coach of the Venezuela national football team. During his tenure, which lasted from January 2001 to November 2007, Venezuela achieved its best period in international football,...
as coach of the Venezuelan national football team. After weeks of negotiations with several coaches, the Venezuelan Football Federation officially announced that Farías would replace Páez as coach.
On February 3, 2008, Farías debuted as coach of the Venezuelan national team with a 1–0 win over Haiti
Haiti national football team
The Haiti national football team represents Haiti in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football, the governing body for football in Haiti. Haiti's home ground is Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince and their head coach is Edson Tavares...
. Several months later, on June 6, during a friendly match in preparation for the FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
The South American zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw 10 teams competing for places in the finals which were held in South Africa. The format is identical to that used for the previous three World Cup qualification tournaments held by CONMEBOL...
, Venezuela defeated Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
for the first time in its history with a final score of 2-0.
On June 14, 2008, Farías debuted in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers with a 1-1 draw against Uruguay
Uruguay national football team
The Uruguayan national football team represents Uruguay in international association football and is controlled by the Uruguayan Football Association, the governing body for football in Uruguay. The current head coach is Óscar Tabárez...
at the Estadio Centenario
Estadio Centenario
Estadio Centenario is a stadium in Parque Batlle, Montevideo, Uruguay, used primarily for football. The stadium was built between 1929 and 1930 to host the 1930 FIFA World Cup, as well as to commemorate the centennial of Uruguay's first constitution...
of Montevideo
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
. He nearly achieved qualification to the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
, after finishing only two points away from a highly disputed 5th place qualification spot.
In the 2011 Copa América
2011 Copa América
The 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América Argentina 2011, was the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America...
held in Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, he became the second coach to ever guide Venezuela to the knockout stages of the tournament. He saw his team advance to the knockout stages following draws with Brazil (0–0) and Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
(3–3) and a victory over Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
(1–0). He also became the first coach to take Venezuela to the semi-final stage of the Copa America after his team defeated Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
2-1 in the quarter finals.
International
Venezuela U20- Copa Gobernación del ZuliaZuliaZulia State is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Maracaibo. In June 30, 2010, it had an estimated population of 3,821,068, giving it the largest population among Venezuela's states. It is located in the northwestern part of the country...
: 2009 - L'Alcúdia youth tournamentL'AlcúdiaL'Alcúdia is a town and municipality in the province of Valencia, Spain. It is located on the left bank of the river Xuquer.-History:The locality is named after a 13th-century Moorish farmhouse, granted in 1238 by the Aragonese king Jaume I to Pere de Montagut...
: Runner-up 2009