Leonardo Alfredo Ramos Girón (born 11 September 1969) is a Uruguayan

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manager and former player who played as a

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. He is the current manager of Saudi club Al-Bukiryah.

Club career

Ramos played for Vélez Sársfield, Banfield,

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, River Plate and

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in the

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. He had two spells with

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in the Spanish

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. He also had a brief spell in Chile for

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International career

Ramos made eight appearances for the senior

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from 1991 to 2000, including five

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qualifying matches.

Coaching career

In May 2018, it was announced that Ramos would leave Peñarol and join

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. On 15 April 2024, Ramos was appointed as manager of Saudi Pro League side Al-Tai until the end of the 2023–24 season. On 31 January 2025, Ramos was appointed as manager of Saudi First Division club Al-Bukiryah.

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