Guillermo Barros Schelotto: the Argentine coach with a knack for success




Guillermo Barros Schelotto is an Argentine football coach and former player who is currently the manager of Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer.

Born in La Plata, Argentina, on May 4, 1973, Schelotto began his playing career with Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata in 1991. He went on to play for a number of clubs in Argentina, including Boca Juniors, River Plate, and Newell's Old Boys.

Schelotto also had a successful international career, representing Argentina at the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups. He was part of the Argentina squad that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

After retiring from playing in 2011, Schelotto began his coaching career with Lanús in 2012. He led Lanús to the 2013 Copa Sudamericana title, the club's first major international trophy.

In 2016, Schelotto was appointed manager of Boca Juniors. He led Boca to two Primera División titles, the 2017 Copa Argentina, and the 2018 Supercopa Argentina. He also led Boca to the final of the 2018 Copa Libertadores, where they lost to River Plate.

In 2019, Schelotto was appointed manager of Los Angeles Galaxy. He led the Galaxy to the 2019 MLS Cup, the club's first major trophy since 2014.

Schelotto is a highly respected coach who is known for his attacking style of play. He has a proven track record of success at both the club and international level.

Here are some of Schelotto's most notable achievements:

  • Copa Sudamericana title with Lanús in 2013
  • Two Primera División titles with Boca Juniors in 2017 and 2018
  • 2017 Copa Argentina with Boca Juniors
  • 2018 Supercopa Argentina with Boca Juniors
  • MLS Cup title with Los Angeles Galaxy in 2019

Schelotto is a rising star in the coaching world and is sure to continue to achieve success in the years to come.