Ernesto Neyra


Ernesto Milagro Ricardo Neyra Llamosas is a Peruvian football manager and former player.
Nicknamed Chivo, he is the older brother of Genaro Neyra, also a footballer in the 1980s.

Biography

Club career

Like his brother Genaro, Ernesto Neyra is considered one of the idols of FBC Melgar of Arequipa, where he won the Peruvian championship in 1981. The following year, he distinguished himself in the 1982 Copa Libertadores, scoring five goals in six matches for FBC Melgar.
Previously, he had played for Alfonso Ugarte of Puno between 1974 and 1978 before joining Universitario de Deportes of Lima in 1979. He played in two editions of the Copa Libertadores: in 1976 with Alfonso Ugarte and in 1979 with Universitario.

International career

Peruvian international Ernesto Neyra received two caps for the national team. He played his first match against Uruguay on 12 October 1976. Three years later, he played his second and last match against Ecuador on 11 July 1979.

Managerial career

Having become a coach, Neyra had the opportunity to lead Atlético Universidad in 2005. Two years later, he was found at the head of the Unión Minas of Orcopampa.

Honours

Player

FBC Melgar