Roberto Gamarra (born 6 March 1958) is a former

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and naturalised

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professional

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midfielder and currently manager. After retiring as a player he coached teams in

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Coaching career

Once Lobos

In 2005, Gamarra signed as new coach of

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, replacing Genaro Sermeño.

Atlético Balboa

In 2007, he signed as new coach of Atlético Balboa, replacing Gustavo de Simone. In January 2009, Gamarra was replaced by Carlos Alberto de Toro.

FAS

In January 2009, he was appointed as new coach of

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. In 2010, Gamarra was replaced by Alberto Rujana.

Alianza FC

In March 2011, Gamarra was appointed as new coach of

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, replacing Miloš Miljanić.

UES

In January 2012, Gamarra signed as new coach of UES, replacing

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. In September 2013, Gamarra was replaced by

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Luis Ángel Firpo

In March 2013, he was appointed as new coach of

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, replacing

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Dragón

In May 2014, Gamarra signed as new coach of C.D. Dragón, replacing

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. In February 2015, Gamarra was replaced by Santos Rivera.

Return to FAS

In March 2016, Gamarra was appointed as coach of FAS, replacing Carlos Martínez. In May 2016, Gamarra was replaced by

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Isidro Metapán

In December 2016, Gamarra was appointed as new coach of

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. In April 2017, Gamarra was replaced by assistant coach Álvaro Misael Alfaro.

L.D.U. Loja

In 2018, he signed with L.D.U. Loja.

Honours

Club

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* Primera División ** Champion: Apertura 2009 ;

* Primera División ** Champion: Clausura 2011 ;

* Primera División ** Champion: Clausura 2013

References

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Roberto Gamarra
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