Hugo Ovelar


Hugo Marcelo Ovelar Irrazábal is a Paraguayan former professional footballer, who played for clubs in Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Bolivia and in the Paraguay national team at the 1997 Copa América and 1999 Copa América. He currently is a football manager.

Playing career

Born in Concepción, Paraguay, Ovelar was trained at club Mariscal López. He stood out with Cerro Porteño and Guaraní in his homeland. He also played for clubs such as River Plate, Olimpia, Sport Colombia, Tembetary, Sportivo Luqueño, among others.
Abroad, he played for Argentine club San Lorenzo de Almagro in 1994. In other countries, he played for Mexican club Santos Laguna, the Chilean club Cobreloa and the Bolivian club La Paz.

Coaching career

Pasaquina

In December 2015, Ovelar signed as new coach of Pasaquina of the Salvadoran Primera División, replacing Víctor Coreas. In January 2017, Ovelar was replaced by Omar Sevilla.

Municipal Limeño

In February 2016, Ovelar signed as new coach of Municipal Limeño, replacing Francisco Robles for the rest of the Clausura 2017. In December 2017, Ovelar was replaced by Emiliano Barrera.

Sonsonate

In September 2018, Ovelar was announced as new coach of Sonsonate, replacing Mario Elias Guevara for the rest of the Apertura 2018, after a 2–5 defeat against Alianza. In December 2018, Ovelar was replaced by Nelson Mauricio Ancheta.

Honours

Cobreloa