Mario Alberto García Covalles (born 1 June 1967) is a Mexican former

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and

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. Since 24 November 2024 is the manager of the Mexican club

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Club career

García Covalles played as a

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for Atlante during his whole career, from 1989 to 1997.

Managerial career

García Covalles started his managerial career as an assistant to José Guadalupe Cruz during his coaching stay with the Atlante from 2004 to 2008. In August 2008 he became the head coach of

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obtaining the first win of his professional career after beating C.D. Tapatío 3–1.

Honours

Manager

Atlante *

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: Apertura 2021 *

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References

External links

Mario Alberto García Covalles at LigaMX.net

Mario Alberto García Covalles at TelevisaDeportes.esmas.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Garcia, Mario 1967 births Living people Mexican men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Atlante F.C. footballers Liga MX players Club León managers Atlante F.C. managers Mexican football managers Footballers from Mexico City 20th-century Mexican sportsmen