Onésimo Sánchez
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Onésimo Sánchez González (born 14 August 1968), simply known as Onésimo, is a retired Spanish
footballer who played mainly as a winger, and a current coach.
Onésimo has been associated with Real Valladolid
throughout his career, serving the club as both a player and manager.
, Castile and León
. From the very start of his career, he had a reputation as an exceptional dribbler
. However, he was also often criticised for the one dimensionality of his game, the media often drawing attention to his wastefulness in front of goal.
Onésimo's playing career began with his hometown club, Real Valladolid
, for whom he made nearly 50 first-team appearances before the age of 20. For the 1988–89 season, he joined fellow La Liga
side Cádiz CF
. His talent attracted the attention of Johan Cruyff
, who took him to FC Barcelona
in the following summer.
Onésimo's time at the Camp Nou
was an unhappy one; Cruyff, who disapproved of the player's partying, selected him only twice in the league all season. The brightest moment of his time at the club was his dominating performance after coming on as a substitute in the second leg of the Cup Winners' Cup tie against R.S.C. Anderlecht
, even though Barça lost on aggregate (2–3).
Onésimo returned to Valladolid after a single season with Barcelona, and would experience both promotion and relegation
with the club in the following seasons - as well as with his following side, Rayo Vallecano
. In 1996–97, he moved to Sevilla FC
— with whom he suffered another relegation from the top level — and returned to Rayo in the following year.
After more than six months out of the game, Onésimo signed for Burgos CF
of Segunda División B
in February 1999. He saw out his career, retiring at nearly 34, with CF Palencia
, another club in Segunda División B.
Onésimo was named as coach of Real Valladolid B
in 2006. He left the club midway through the 2007–08 season to take charge of SD Huesca
, whose manager, Manolo Villanova, had left the club to manage Real Zaragoza
.
Even though he led the team to promotion from the third level, Onésimo's contract was not renewed, and he returned to Valladolid's reserves in 2009, following the dismissal of Paco de la Fuente. Onésimo turned the side's fortunes around; during 2009–10 they lost only one game under his management, and this success ultimately led to him being promoted to the management of the first-team following the sacking of José Luis Mendilibar
on 31 January 2010.
On 5 April 2010, after ten league matches - six losses and only one win - Onésimo was sacked by Valladolid, with the club ranking second from bottom
.
Spain
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footballer who played mainly as a winger, and a current coach.
Onésimo has been associated with Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
throughout his career, serving the club as both a player and manager.
Football career
Onésimo was born in ValladolidValladolid
Valladolid is a historic city and municipality in north-central Spain, situated at the confluence of the Pisuerga and Esgueva rivers, and located within three wine-making regions: Ribera del Duero, Rueda and Cigales...
, Castile and León
Castile and León
Castile and León is an autonomous community in north-western Spain. It was so constituted in 1983 and it comprises the historical regions of León and Old Castile...
. From the very start of his career, he had a reputation as an exceptional dribbler
Dribbling
In sports, dribbling refers to the maneuvering of a ball around a defender through short skillful taps or kicks with either the legs , hands , stick or swimming strokes...
. However, he was also often criticised for the one dimensionality of his game, the media often drawing attention to his wastefulness in front of goal.
Onésimo's playing career began with his hometown club, Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León, from where the nickname Pucela is derived....
, for whom he made nearly 50 first-team appearances before the age of 20. For the 1988–89 season, he joined fellow La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
side Cádiz CF
Cádiz CF
Cádiz Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1910, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home games at Estadio Ramón de Carranza, with a 22,000-seat capacity.Salvadoran legend Mágico González, who...
. His talent attracted the attention of Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff
Hendrik Johannes Cruijff OON , known as Johan Cruyff, is a retired Dutch footballer and is currently the manager of the Catalan national team as well as a member of the AFC Ajax board of directors. He won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974, which is a record jointly held with...
, who took him to FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
in the following summer.
Onésimo's time at the Camp Nou
Camp Nou
Camp Nou , sometimes called "the Nou Camp" in English, is a football stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The stadium, located in the west of the city, has been the home of FC Barcelona since its construction in 1957....
was an unhappy one; Cruyff, who disapproved of the player's partying, selected him only twice in the league all season. The brightest moment of his time at the club was his dominating performance after coming on as a substitute in the second leg of the Cup Winners' Cup tie against R.S.C. Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
, even though Barça lost on aggregate (2–3).
Onésimo returned to Valladolid after a single season with Barcelona, and would experience both promotion and relegation
Promotion and relegation
In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season...
with the club in the following seasons - as well as with his following side, Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D., often abbreviated to Rayo, is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the neighbourhood of Vallecas...
. In 1996–97, he moved to Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
— with whom he suffered another relegation from the top level — and returned to Rayo in the following year.
After more than six months out of the game, Onésimo signed for Burgos CF
Burgos CF
Burgos Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team based in Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded in 1936 and refounded in 1994, it currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 2, holding home matches at the Estadio El Plantío, with a capacity of 14,000.-History:Burgos CF...
of Segunda División B
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
in February 1999. He saw out his career, retiring at nearly 34, with CF Palencia
CF Palencia
Club de Fútbol Palencia is a Spanish football team based in Palencia, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded in 1975, it plays in Segunda División B - Group 2, holding home games at Estadio La Nueva Balastera, with a capacity of 12,500 spectators.-History:Palencia has had many...
, another club in Segunda División B.
Onésimo was named as coach of Real Valladolid B
Real Valladolid B
Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol B, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded in 1942, it is the reserve team of Real Valladolid and currently plays in Tercera División, holding home games at Anexos de Zorrilla, which seats 1,500...
in 2006. He left the club midway through the 2007–08 season to take charge of SD Huesca
SD Huesca
Sociedad Deportiva Huesca, S.A.D., is a Spanish football club based in Huesca, in the autonomous community of Aragon. Founded in 1960, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio El Alcoraz, which seats 8,000 spectators....
, whose manager, Manolo Villanova, had left the club to manage Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
.
Even though he led the team to promotion from the third level, Onésimo's contract was not renewed, and he returned to Valladolid's reserves in 2009, following the dismissal of Paco de la Fuente. Onésimo turned the side's fortunes around; during 2009–10 they lost only one game under his management, and this success ultimately led to him being promoted to the management of the first-team following the sacking of José Luis Mendilibar
José Luis Mendilibar
José Luis Mendilibar Etxebarria is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder, and a current coach.-Playing career:...
on 31 January 2010.
On 5 April 2010, after ten league matches - six losses and only one win - Onésimo was sacked by Valladolid, with the club ranking second from bottom
2009–10 La Liga
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