Óscar Tabárez

About

Uruguayan professional soccer manager and former player who has gained fame for managing the Uruguay national team. He received the FIFA Order of Merit in 2012 for his work.

Before Fame

Before his managing career, he played for a number of minor football clubs like Sud América, Sportivo Italiano, and Montevideo Wanderers.

Trivia

He received the IFFHS World's Best National Coach award in 2011.

Family Life

His full name is Óscar Washington Tabárez Silva. His wife is Silvia Martinez. The couple has four daughters named Tania, Laura, Valeria and Melissa.

Associated With

In 2021, he was replaced by Diego Alonso as manager of the Uruguay national team.