MANAGER
Osvaldo Zubeldía
Overview
Osvaldo Zubeldía was the architect of the Estudiantes side that broke Argentina’s traditional hierarchy and then became a continental and world champion.
Key facts
- Role
- Manager / coach
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Notable club
- Estudiantes de La Plata
- Competition
- Copa Libertadores
- Highlights
- 1967 Metropolitano · 1968 Copa Libertadores · 1968 Intercontinental Cup · 1969 Copa Libertadores
History
Estudiantes records Zubeldía as coach of the 1967 Metropolitano champions, the first club outside the traditional “big five” to win a professional-era league tournament, before consecutive Libertadores triumphs and the 1968 Intercontinental Cup.
Related
Copa LibertadoresType: competition · Role: Competition context
Estudiantes de La PlataType: club · Role: Notable club
1968 Copa LibertadoresType: competition · Role: Historic title season
1969 Copa LibertadoresType: competition · Role: Historic title season
1970 Copa LibertadoresType: competition · Role: Historic title season