Luis Armelio Garcia (born 21 September 1967) is a Cuban former football manager and footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 21 September 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Cuba | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 2004–2005 | Cuba | ||
| 2006–2008 | Haiti | ||
| 2009 | L'Aiglon | ||
| 2013 | Victory SC | ||
| 2013–2016 | L'Aiglon | ||
| 2017 | Golden Lion | ||
Early life edit
Garcia was born in 1967 in Cuba. He captained the Cuba national football team.[1]
Career edit
In 2004, Garcia was appointed manager of the Cuba national football team. In 2006, he was appointed manager of the Haiti national football team. He helped the team win the 2007 Caribbean Cup.[2] In 2009, he was appointed manager of Martinique side L'Aiglon. In 2013, he was appointed manager of Haitian side Victory SC. After that, he returned to Martinique side L'Aiglon. In 2017, he was appointed manager of Martinique side Golden Lion.
Management style edit
Garcia has been described as a "whimsical character".[3]
Personal life edit
Garcia is a native of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. He has been married to a Guadeloupean woman.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Armelio Luis Garcia prêt pour un retour". franceantilles.fr.
- ^ "Armelio Garcia sur le point de retourner sur le banc des « Grenadiers »". metropole.ht.
- ^ "Les causes de la démission de Luis Armélio Garcia". lenouvelliste.com.
- ^ "La agonía del fútbol cubano". cafefuerte.com.