Santiago Escobar

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Escobar and the second or maternal family name is Saldarriaga.

Santiago "Sachi" Escobar Saldarriaga (born 13 January 1964) is a former footballer and the brother of the murdered footballer Andrés Escobar.[1] He is known for leading Atlético Nacional to the Copa Mustang I 2005 and 2011 Categoría Primera A season victories.[2]

Career

Born in Medellín, Escobar played football for Atlético Nacional, Deportivo Pereira, América de Cali, Sporting de Barranquilla, Junior de Barranquilla, Millonarios and Deportes Quindío.[3]

Clubs managed

Club Country Year
Deportivo Rionegro Colombia 1998
Estudiantes de Mérida Venezuela 2001–2002
Atlético Nacional Colombia 2005–2006
Once Caldas Colombia 2007
Junior Barranquilla Colombia 2008
Independiente Medellín Colombia 2008–2009
Bolívar Bolivia 2009–2010
Atlético Nacional Colombia 2011–2012

References

  1. "The Tragedy of Andres Escobar (1967-1994)". Knol.google.com. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
  2. "Escobar resigns from struggling Atletico Nacional". ESPN. 2006-03-08. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
  3. Ruiz M., Juan Guillermo (13 January 2012). "Un día como hoy en el fútbol. Enero 13" [On this day in football: January 13] (in Spanish). GolGolGol Futbol.

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