Matías Jesús Almeyda (; born 21 December 1973) is an Argentine professional

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and former player. He is the current head coach of

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club

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. Nicknamed ''El Pelado'' ("bald one") despite his traditionally long hair, he played as a

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and spent most of his career at River Plate and in Italy, representing four teams in the latter country. Almeyda represented

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, appearing with the national team in two

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. After retiring in 2011, he went on to manage River Plate, Banfield,

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and

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. He won a Greek domestic league and cup double with AEK in 2023 before departing the club in May 2025. The following month, he was announced as coach of Spanish side Sevilla on a three-year deal.

Playing career

Club

Born in Azul, Buenos Aires Province, Almeyda started playing professionally for local and national powerhouse River Plate, first as understudy to

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then as a starter, helping the side to the 1996 Primera División title after his insertion in the starting XI, as well as that year's

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. Shortly after, he moved to

in Spain, for a record fee for a player in the country of $9 million; he appeared regularly in his first and only season with the

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ns, but suffered

relegation. Almeyda played in the Italian

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in the following eight years, successively representing

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and

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. He spent three seasons in

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with Lazio, becoming a firm fan favourite especially after scoring a 35-yard goal against Parma's

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, his only of the 1999–2000 campaign, which ended with league and

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. Additionally, he was voted the competition's best player in 1998–99, and also won – as a starter – the last

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, against

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, and was often partnered with compatriot Juan Sebastián Verón in the heart of midfield by manager

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in his 4–4–2 formation, with Verón providing the creativity and Almeyda the strength. In the summer of 2002, Almeyda was exchanged with Vratislav Greško and moved to Inter, where he was again partnered by compatriots as in his previous clubs. Two years later, he joined his final team in Italy, lowly

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, on a free transfer. The following year, after the team's relegation as second from bottom, he returned to Argentina and agreed to play for

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, which appeared at the Libertadores, announcing his retirement after their elimination from that tournament. After one and a half years away from football, in which he represented Argentina in a ''Showball'' tour around the world alongside

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and participated in the Indoor Football World Cup in Spain, Almeyda joined

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side

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, in which he was accompanied by compatriot

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; their friend Terje Liverod was central in these transfers. The midfielder made his debut on 13 May 2007, but only played regularly in the reserves and in the domestic cup, being released as the striker shortly after and again retiring from football. On 16 January 2009, at almost 36, Almeyda, after nearly agreeing on a return to River, signed with modest Fénix in the fourth division. During his brief spell, he managed to be

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on two occasions. On 19 August 2009, veteran Almeyda finally re-joined his main club River Plate, teaming up with former teammates Marcelo Gallardo and

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. In June 2011, the team was

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to the second level for the first time in their history and he retired from football, being appointed team manager the following month.

International

Almeyda won 35

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for

over the course of seven years, his debut coming in April 1996 against

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. Shortly after, he helped the Olympic side to the

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at the

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. Subsequently, Almeyda was picked in the squad for the

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in France. He started in all five games during the tournament, as the country reached the quarter–finals. After

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became Argentina's manager, Almeyda did not get as much playing time. He was, however, selected for the

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which was held in South Korea and Japan, and played in the 1–1 group stage draw against

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Managerial career

River Plate

Almeyda spent 18 months in charge at River Plate, winning the

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and earning promotion back to the top division at the end of the 2011–12 season. He left the club in November 2012.

Banfield

In early April 2013, Almeyda signed with Banfield in the Argentine second level. During his spell, he won the league title, once again to be subsequently promoted.

Guadalajara

On 15 September 2015, Almeyda was appointed manager at

of the Mexican

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, proclaiming he wanted to "awaken the giant." He won his first four matches in charge, including one against

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on 26 September by a score of 2–1 at the

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. On 4 November 2015, after nine years of a title hiatus, Almeyda's team won the

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after defeating

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by a score of 1–0. On 10 July 2016, they played their first ever

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and won their second trophy in under a year by besting C.D. Veracruz 2–0, and as a result qualified to the Libertadores for the first time since 2012, but ultimately did not participate as a result of scheduling conflicts. On 19 April 2017, Almeyda led ''Chivas'' to their fourth Copa MX title, defeating Monarcas Morelia in a

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after a 0–0 draw. After placing third overall in the Clausura's general table, the final second leg was played at the Estadio Chivas on 28 May 2017 and the hosts won their 12th title in the competition after besting

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by an aggregate of 4–3; thus, they became the first team in Mexican history to win the double in a single season on two occasions. Almeyda won the 2018 edition of the

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with the club, and as a result qualified for that year's

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. On 11 June 2018, however, he left, citing differences with an executive.

San Jose Earthquakes

On 8 October 2018, Almeyda was appointed as the new head coach of

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club

, starting with the

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. He attained 44 points within the Western Conference, missing the playoff berth by one win. The following campaign, Almeyda's side managed to reach the playoffs, facing

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in the first round but losing following a 3–0 penalty shoot-out after a 3–3 tie. On 18 April 2022, Almeyda and San Jose Earthquakes parted ways, two days after the team drew 2–2 with

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AEK Athens

On 20 May 2022, Almeyda signed a two-year contract with

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club

. On 10 January 2023, the club extended his contract until 2028. In his debut season, Almeyda led AEK to victory in both the

and the

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, achieving their first double since 1978. The following year, AEK reached the group stage of the

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after a three-year absence. On 13 May 2025, AEK and Almeyda parted ways.

Sevilla

On 16 June 2025, Almeyda became the head coach of Spanish club

Style of play

A tenacious, dynamic and physically strong player in spite of his diminutive stature, Almeyda excelled in a midfield holding role due to his stamina, tactical awareness, reactions, anticipation and work rate, as well as his ability to press opponents and break down opposition plays which allowed him to protect his team's back-line. Although he earned a reputation in the media as a hard tackler, due to his "no-nonsense style of play," he was gifted with good feet and passing ability, which enabled him to start attacking plays after winning back possession; he also stood out for his leadership throughout his career. During his time in Italy, pundits likened him to his rival, Dutch holding midfielder

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of Juventus, although Almeyda believed that Davids was more offensive-minded, while he preferred to focus on the defensive aspect of the game in order to support his more creative and offensive teammates. Due to his diminutive stature, tackling, and ability to cover a lot of ground during matches, Almeyda was given the nickname ''el tractorito'' ("the little tractor," in Spanish) in the media.

Coaching style

Almeyda's approach is heavily influenced by

, his former manager, particularly in the emphasis on high-intensity pressing, attacking football and man-to-man marking of the opposition. Almeyda also incorporates the "Bushido Code" (a Japanese samurai code of conduct) into his coaching philosophy, emphasizing virtues like righteousness, courage, benevolence, respect, honesty, duty, loyalty, honor, and self-control.

Career statistics

Club

International

:''Score and result list Argentina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after Almeyda goal.''

Managerial statistics

Honours

Player

River Plate *

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: 1993 Apertura, 1994 Apertura, 1996 Apertura *

1996 1996 was designated as: * International Year for the Eradication of Poverty Events January * January 8 – A Zairean cargo plane crashes into a crowded market in the center of the capital city of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ...

Lazio *

: 1999–2000 *

: 1997–98, 1999–2000 *

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1998 1998 was designated as the ''International Year of the Ocean''. Events January * January 6 – The ''Lunar Prospector'' spacecraft is launched into orbit around the Moon, and later finds evidence for Lunar water, frozen water, in soil i ...

: 1998–99 *

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Parma *Coppa Italia: 2001–02 Argentina *

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Individual * Guerin d'Oro (former

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): 1998–99

Manager

River Plate *

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: 2011–12 Banfield *Primera Nacional: 2013–14 Guadalajara *

: Clausura 2017 *

: Apertura 2015, Clausura 2017 *

2016 2016 was designated as: * International Year of Pulses by the sixty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly. * International Year of Global Understanding (IYGU) by the International Council for Science (ICSU), the Internationa ...

2018 Events January * January 1 – Bulgaria takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, after the Estonian presidency. * January 4 – SPLM-IO rebels loyal to Chan Garang Lual start a raid against Juba, capital of ...

AEK Athens *

: 2022–23 *

: 2022–23 Individual *

Manager of the Year: 2011–12, 2013–14 *Liga MX Best XI Manager: Clausura 2017 *Liga MX Manager of the Season: 2016–17 * CONCACAF Men's Football Coach of the Year:

* Super League Greece Manager of the Season: 2022–23

Notes

References

External links

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Liga MX coach profile
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