José Pekerman

José Néstor Pekerman (born 3 September 1949) is a former Argentine football player and current manager (head coach) of Colombia national team. He played for two clubs in his career, Argentinos Juniors and Deportivo Independiente Medellin. He is of Jewish descent.

José Pekerman
José Pekerman Deportivo Toluca 2007.jpg
Personal information
Full nameJosé Néstor Pekerman
Date of birth3 September 1949 (aged 76)
Place of birthVilla Domínguez, Argentina
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Playing positionMidfielder
Youth career
Argentinos Juniors
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1970–1974Argentinos Juniors134(12)
1974–1977Independiente Medellín101(15)
Total235(27)
Teams managed
1981–1982Chacarita Juniors (youth)
1982–1992Argentinos Juniors (youth)
1992–1994Colo-Colo (youth)
1994–2001Argentina U20
2004–2006Argentina
2007–2008Toluca
2009Tigres UANL
2012–2018Colombia
2021–2023Venezuela
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only