Aníbal Ruiz facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aníbal Ruiz Leites | ||
| Date of birth | 30 December 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Salto, Uruguay | ||
| Date of death | 10 March 2017 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1962–1963 | Danubio | ||
| 1964–1966 | Sud América | ||
| 1966–1968 | Cúcuta Deportivo | ||
| 1969–1970 | Deportivo Anzoátegui | ||
| 1971 | Montevideo Wanderers | ||
| 1972 | Unión Tumán | ||
| 1972–1974 | Montevideo Wanderers | ||
| 1975 | Ramonense | ||
| 1976 | Miramar Misiones | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1976 | Nacional (assistant) | ||
| 1977 | Danubio (assistant) | ||
| 1978 | Defensor Sporting (assistant) | ||
| 1979 | Olimpia (assistant) | ||
| 1980 | Newell's Old Boys (assistant) | ||
| 1981 | Peñarol (assistant) | ||
| 1982 | Olimpia (assistant) | ||
| 1983 | Atlético Nacional (assistant) | ||
| 1984 | River Plate | ||
| 1985 | Olimpia | ||
| 1986 | Atlético Nacional | ||
| 1987 | Olimpia | ||
| 1988 | Montevideo Wanderers | ||
| 1989–1990 | Necaxa | ||
| 1991 | Deportivo Quito | ||
| 1991 | Olimpia | ||
| 1992 | El Salvador | ||
| 1992–1993 | UAG | ||
| 1993–1996 | Veracruz | ||
| 1996–1997 | Puebla | ||
| 1997–1998 | León | ||
| 1998–2000 | UAT | ||
| 2000–2001 | Guaraní | ||
| 2001 | Olimpia | ||
| 2002–2006 | Paraguay | ||
| 2006 | Veracruz | ||
| 2008 | Emelec | ||
| 2008 | Cúcuta Deportivo | ||
| 2010–2011 | Universidad San Martín | ||
| 2012 | León de Huánuco | ||
| 2013 | Universidad San Martín | ||
| 2014 | Municipal | ||
| 2015 | Toluca (assistant) | ||
| 2016 | Chiapas (assistant) | ||
| 2017 | Puebla (assistant) | ||
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Aníbal Ruiz Leites (born December 30, 1942 – died March 10, 2017) was a famous football coach from Uruguay. He was known for his smart strategies in the game.
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Aníbal Ruiz's Football Career
Aníbal Ruiz had a long and successful career in football. He started as a player, often playing as a Midfielder. He played for several clubs in South America.
Coaching Achievements
After playing, Aníbal Ruiz became a highly respected football coach. His last coaching job was with Universidad San Martín in Peru.
He achieved many great things as a coach. In 1991, he helped Olimpia Asunción win the Supercopa Sudamericana. This is a very important football tournament in South America.
One of his biggest achievements was leading the Paraguayan national football team. He guided them to the 2006 World Cup, which is a huge global football event.
Coaching Style and Nickname
Aníbal Ruiz was known for his special coaching style. He focused on strong defense and making sure his team played in an organized way. This approach helped his teams succeed.
Because of his success, he won the South American Coach of the Year award in 2005. People often called him by his nickname, Maño.
Aníbal Ruiz's Passing
On March 10, 2017, Aníbal Ruiz was working as an assistant coach for Puebla. He was at the Luis "Pirata" Fuente Stadium in Veracruz, Mexico.
Sadly, he passed away suddenly due to a heart attack. He was on his way to the hospital at the time.
See also
In Spanish: Aníbal Ruiz para niños
