Martín Lasarte
Encyclopedia
Martín Bernardo Lasarte Arróspide (born 20 March 1961) is a retired Uruguay
an footballer who played as a defender
, and a current manager
.
to a Spanish
father and an Uruguayan mother, with the former having immigrated
from the Basque Country
, and the latter also having Basque descent.
In his country, he represented Club Nacional de Football
, Defensor Sporting, Central Español
and C.A. Rentistas, winning four major titles with Nacional, including the 1988 Libertadores Cup, followed by the Intercontinental Cup
.
Abroad, Lasarte played four seasons for Deportivo de La Coruña
in Spain
. In his third year, he helped the Galicians return to La Liga
, appearing in 35 complete matches in the following season, as the side finally avoided relegation; he also acted as team captain in several games.
, which he led to the second position in the Uruguayan top division in the 1996 Clausura
.
In the following years, he managed several teams, including United Arab Emirates
outfit Al Wasl FC
in 2002, which he joined with the team in the last position, eventually leading it to fifth. In 2003, he was appointed at Club Atlético River Plate (Montevideo), helping the club promote from the second level in his second season.
Lasarte led his following team, Nacional de Montevideo, to two consecutive national championships. After finishing fifth in the 2006–07 Apertura, he did not have his contract renewed by the club, going on to have a very brief spell in Colombia
.
After one season with Danubio F.C.
in his country, Lasarte returned to the land of his father and signed for Real Sociedad
, in the second division. In his first season
, the team returned to the top flight after an absence of three years. In late August 2010, the manager extended his contract until June 2012.
In 2010–11
, Real Sociedad inclusively had aspirations of qualifying
to the UEFA Europa League late into the first half of the season, but eventually had to wait until the last matchday to be safe from relegation, which eventually happened. On 24 May 2011, however, he was relieved from his duties.
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an footballer who played as a defender
Defender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
, and a current manager
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
.
Playing career
Lasarte was born in MontevideoMontevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
to a Spanish
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
father and an Uruguayan mother, with the former having immigrated
Immigration
Immigration is the act of foreigners passing or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence...
from the Basque Country
Basque Country (autonomous community)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa, also called Historical Territories....
, and the latter also having Basque descent.
In his country, he represented Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football
Club Nacional de Football is a Uruguayan sports club based in Montevideo. It is best known for its professional football team, which plays in the Uruguayan Primera División....
, Defensor Sporting, Central Español
Central Español
Central Español Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Central Español is a Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.- The F.U.F era :Together with Peñarol, Central founded F.U.F in 1923 after being expelled from A.U.F...
and C.A. Rentistas, winning four major titles with Nacional, including the 1988 Libertadores Cup, followed by the Intercontinental Cup
1988 Intercontinental Cup
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.
Abroad, Lasarte played four seasons for Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
. In his third year, he helped the Galicians return to La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
, appearing in 35 complete matches in the following season, as the side finally avoided relegation; he also acted as team captain in several games.
Manager career
Lasarte's career as coach began at the age of 35 with Rampla JuniorsRampla Juniors
Rampla Juniors Fútbol Club, usually known simply as Rampla Juniors is an Uruguayan football club based in Montevideo.-Origin and colours:...
, which he led to the second position in the Uruguayan top division in the 1996 Clausura
Apertura and Clausura
The Apertura and Clausura tournaments are a relatively recent innovation for many Latin American football leagues in which the traditional European football season from August to May is divided in two sections per season, each with its own champion. Apertura and Clausura are the Spanish words for...
.
In the following years, he managed several teams, including United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates, abbreviated as the UAE, or shortened to "the Emirates", is a state situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman, and Saudi Arabia, and sharing sea borders with Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Iran.The UAE is a...
outfit Al Wasl FC
Al Wasl FC
Al Wasl Sports Club is a multi-sports club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. It is best known for its football team.-The Cheetahs:Being one of the most popular clubs in the UAE, AlWasl have had several nicknames. The most famous one being...
in 2002, which he joined with the team in the last position, eventually leading it to fifth. In 2003, he was appointed at Club Atlético River Plate (Montevideo), helping the club promote from the second level in his second season.
Lasarte led his following team, Nacional de Montevideo, to two consecutive national championships. After finishing fifth in the 2006–07 Apertura, he did not have his contract renewed by the club, going on to have a very brief spell in Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
.
After one season with Danubio F.C.
Danubio F.C.
-History:Danubio was founded by the Bulgarian born brothers, Miguel and Juan Lazaroff, on March 1, 1932 together with other youths from the "Republica de Nicaragua" school in Montevideo...
in his country, Lasarte returned to the land of his father and signed for Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
, in the second division. In his first season
2009–10 Segunda División
The 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....
, the team returned to the top flight after an absence of three years. In late August 2010, the manager extended his contract until June 2012.
In 2010–11
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
, Real Sociedad inclusively had aspirations of qualifying
2011–12 UEFA Europa League
The 2011–12 UEFA Europa League is the third season of the competition since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup. It began on 30 June 2011 with the first legs of the first qualifying round, and will end on 9 May 2012 with the final to be held at Stadionul Național in Bucharest, Romania...
to the UEFA Europa League late into the first half of the season, but eventually had to wait until the last matchday to be safe from relegation, which eventually happened. On 24 May 2011, however, he was relieved from his duties.
Player
- Libertadores Cup: 1988
- Intercontinental CupIntercontinental Cup (football)The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the World Club Championship, Intercontinental Cup or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Cup and the South American Copa Libertadores...
: 1988 - Interamerican CupCopa InteramericanaCopa Interamericana was a football trophy contested between the champions of CONMEBOL's Copa Libertadores de América and the winners of CONCACAF's Champions' Cup...
: 1989 - South American Cup Winners' CupRecopa SudamericanaThe Recopa Sudamericana is an annual football match-up between the reigning champions of the previous year's Copa Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana, South America's premier club competitions....
: 1989
Manager
- Uruguayan League: 2005, 2005–06
- Uruguayan Second Division: 2004
- Spanish Second DivisionSegunda DivisiónThe Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
: 2009–10