Gabriel Ochoa Uribe facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 20, 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Sopetrán, Colombia | ||
| Date of death | August 8, 2020 (aged 90) | ||
| Place of death | Cali, Colombia | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1946–1948 | América de Cali | ||
| 1949–1955 | Millonarios | (1) | |
| 1955–1956 | America FC (RJ) | ||
| 1955–1958 | Millonarios | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 1958–1960 | Millonarios | ||
| 1961–1964 | Millonarios | ||
| 1963 | Colombia | ||
| 1966 | Santa Fe | ||
| 1970–1977 | Millonarios | ||
| 1979–1991 | América de Cali | ||
| 1985 | Colombia | ||
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Gabriel Ochoa Uribe (born November 20, 1929 – died August 8, 2020) was a famous Colombian football player and manager. He is known as one of the most successful coaches in Colombian football history. He won many important titles during his career.
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Early Life and Playing Career
Gabriel Ochoa Uribe was born in Sopetrán, Colombia. He started his football journey as a goalkeeper. He played for several big clubs in Colombia.
Millonarios Player
He played for Millonarios for many years. During his time as a player, he helped them win four league titles. He also won the Copa Colombia with the team. He even scored one goal as a goalkeeper!
Playing in Brazil
For a short time, he played for America FC in Brazil. This was a unique experience for a Colombian player at that time.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Gabriel Ochoa Uribe became a football manager. He was very successful in this role. He managed some of the biggest clubs in Colombia.
Coaching Millonarios
He returned to Millonarios as a manager. He led them to more championships. His time there was very successful, making Millonarios a top team.
Managing the National Team
He also had a short period managing the Colombian national team in 1985. This was a big honor for him.
Success with América de Cali
In 1979, he became the manager of América de Cali. This was where he achieved his greatest success. He led them to win seven league championships. This made América de Cali one of the strongest teams in Colombia.
Copa Libertadores Finals
Under his leadership, América de Cali reached the finals of the Copa Libertadores three times in a row. This happened in 1985, 1986, and 1987. The Copa Libertadores is the most important club competition in South America. Even though they were runners-up, reaching the final three times was a huge achievement.
Retirement and Legacy
Gabriel Ochoa Uribe retired from coaching in 1991. He passed away on August 8, 2020, in Cali, Colombia, at the age of 90. He is remembered as a legend in Colombian football. His impact as both a player and a manager was immense. He helped shape the history of many famous clubs.
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