Pablo Bengoechea
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Pablo Javier Bengoechea Dutra (born February 27, 1965) is a Uruguay
an former professional footballer
. A midfielder
of exquisite technique, he played for several clubs in Uruguay and Spain. He was the captain of the club C.A. Peñarol
and the Uruguay national team
.He did also play at 1990 World Cup
. He is known by the nicknames of "the Professor" and "the Ten".
, started his career at the Oriental Atlético Club of Rivera. He later played for Montevideo Wanderers, Sevilla FC
of Spain, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata of Argentina and C.A. Peñarol.
s of 1987
and 1995
. He scored in the final of both the 1987 and 1995 Copas América, as Uruguay won the titles against Chile
and Brazil
respectively. He played in Uruguay's loss at the 1990 World Cup
against Belgium, coming in as a substitute and scoring his team's only goal of the match.
To honor his accomplishments at Penarol, a monument in the Aromos was erected. Hundreds of manyas were present the day of the inauguration.
In 2009, he signed a contract with Chilean giants Universidad de Chile, as Assistant Manager, being Sergio Markarian the first team coach. In the year 2010, he also became the assistant manager of Sergio Markarian as he became the new coach of the Peruvian National Football team.
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an former professional footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
. A midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
of exquisite technique, he played for several clubs in Uruguay and Spain. He was the captain of the club C.A. Peñarol
C.A. Peñarol
Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but...
and the Uruguay national team
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...
.He did also play at 1990 World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
. He is known by the nicknames of "the Professor" and "the Ten".
Club career
Bengoechea, a native of RiveraRivera
Rivera is the capital of Rivera Department of Uruguay. It is located at the north end of Route 5, on the border with Brazil. The Brazilian city of Santana do Livramento is right across the border, only a street away of it...
, started his career at the Oriental Atlético Club of Rivera. He later played for Montevideo Wanderers, 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...
of Spain, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata of Argentina and C.A. Peñarol.
Peñarol
Bengoechea's career at Peñarol was very successful in terms of titles won. He helped the team conquer the second quinquennium of gold (five consecutive league titles), winning the league title in the seasons of 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997. He also won titles in 1999 and 2003, the 1997 Liguilla, and two Parmalat championships in 1993 and 1994. He is considered one of the greatest players in the history of Peñarol. Thanks to his high professionalism inside and outside the football pitch, Bengoechea played professionally until the age of 38.National team
He was a member of the Uruguayan national team from 1987 to 1998. He played in the Copa AmericaCopa América
The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
s of 1987
Copa América 1987
The 1987 Copa América was 33rd edition of the Copa América, CONMEBOL's national team competition. It was the first Copa América under the new rotational hosting system. Argentina, as the first country alphabetically, hosted the tournament between June 27 to July 12, 1987...
and 1995
Copa América 1995
The 1995 Copa América football tournament was staged in Uruguay. It was won by Uruguay, who beat Brazil 5-3 in the penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the final. All 10 CONMEBOL members took part, with Mexico and the USA invited in order to reach 12 teams....
. He scored in the final of both the 1987 and 1995 Copas América, as Uruguay won the titles against 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...
and 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...
respectively. He played in Uruguay's loss at the 1990 World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
against Belgium, coming in as a substitute and scoring his team's only goal of the match.
After retirement
During the 2007-2008 season, along his friend Markarian he was part of the technical staff of CA Cruz Azul from Mexico.To honor his accomplishments at Penarol, a monument in the Aromos was erected. Hundreds of manyas were present the day of the inauguration.
In 2009, he signed a contract with Chilean giants Universidad de Chile, as Assistant Manager, being Sergio Markarian the first team coach. In the year 2010, he also became the assistant manager of Sergio Markarian as he became the new coach of the Peruvian National Football team.