Esteban Andrés Solari Poggio(Spanish pronunciation:[esˈteβansoˈlaɾi];born 2 June 1980) is an Argentinefootballmanagerand former professional player who played as astriker.He was recently the manager of Chilean clubEverton de Viña del Mar.
 Solari asJohor Darul Ta'zimmanager in 2023 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Esteban Andrés Solari Poggio | ||
| Date of birth | 2 June 1980[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Rosario,Argentina[1] | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2000 | Vélez Sarsfield | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001 | Estudiantes | 9 | (0) |
| 2001–2002 | Defensa y Justicia | 15 | (7) |
| 2002 | Argentinos Juniors | 4 | (0) |
| 2003 | Gimnasia Jujuy | 13 | (4) |
| 2003–2004 | Chioggia | 18 | (12) |
| 2004–2005 | Lierse | 23 | (5) |
| 2005–2007 | APOEL | 44 | (34) |
| 2007–2008 | UNAM | 40 | (25) |
| 2008–2010 | Almería | 10 | (1) |
| 2010–2013 | APOEL | 62 | (22) |
| 2013 | Apollon Limassol | 11 | (7) |
| 2013–2014 | Skoda Xanthi | 34 | (16) |
| 2014 | Dalian Aerbin | 11 | (0) |
| 2015 | Ergotelis | 9 | (1) |
| 2015 | Deportivo Cuenca | 13 | (10) |
| 2016 | Aucas | 35 | (10) |
| Total | 351 | (154) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2019–2022 | Argentina U20(assistant) | ||
| 2020–2022 | Argentina U23(assistant) | ||
| 2022–2023 | Johor Darul Ta'zim | ||
| 2024 | Everton Viña del Mar | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editSolari was born inRosario, Santa Fe.After emerging throughClub Atlético Vélez Sarsfield's youth ranks, he made his professional debut withEstudiantes de La Plata.He also represented in his countryDefensa y Justicia,Argentinos JuniorsandGimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy.[2]
After one year in Italy with amateursA.C. Chioggia Sottomarina,Solari joinedLierse S.K.in theBelgian Pro Leaguein summer 2004, scoring five goals in hisonly seasonto help his team finish in tenth position.[3]Subsequently, he signed forAPOEL FCin Cyprus,[2]extending his contract until 2008 after impressing in hisfirst year– 14 league goals in only 16 starts,Cypriot Cupconquest.[4]
Solari finished top scorer in theFirst Divisionin2006–07(20 goals), as theNicosia-based club won its third national championship in six years. He was also voted the league's MVP[5]but, at the end of May 2007, agreed on a transfer toClub Universidad NacionalofMexico,[6]once again winning an individual scoring accolade after netting 14 times in theApertura.[7]
On 15 June 2008, Solari was transferred toUD Almería,who paid€3.8 million to UNAM.[8]He made his SpanishLa Ligadebut on 31 August, in a 3–1 away win againstAthletic Bilbaowhere he came on as a latesubstitute.[9]He finished hisfirst seasonwith just eight games, scoring his only league goal – three overall – for theAndalusiansin the 2–1 loss atCD Numancia.[10][11]
On 2 June 2010, the 30-year-old Solari signed for three years with former club APOEL.[12]He immediately made an impact by scoring four goals in six appearances inthat season'sUEFA Europa League,[13]going on to add 11 in 28 in thedomestic league,which again ended in conquest.
All rounds included, Solari took part in 12 games in his team's2011–12 UEFA Champions Leaguecampaign. On 4 April 2012, he scored from apenalty kickin a 5–2quarter-finaldefeat againstReal Madridat theSantiago Bernabéu Stadium(8–2 on aggregate).[14]
Solari was hit by several injuries in2012–13and, as a result, appeared in only three matches in all competitions. On 5 January 2013 his contract with APOEL was terminated by mutual consent,[15]and he joinedApollon Limassol FCof the same league later the same month.
On 16 July 2013, Solari moved teams and countries again, penning a deal atSuper League GreececlubSkoda Xanthi FC.[16]One year later, having been crownedthe competition's top scorer,[17][18]he signed forDalian Aerbin F.C.from theChinese Super League.[19]
Solari returned to Greece and its top flight on 6 February 2015, signing a six-month contract withErgotelis FC.[20]He subsequently competed in theEcuadorian Serie A,withC.D. CuencaandS.D. Aucas.[21]
Coaching career
editIn late 2018, Solari was namedFernando Batista's assistant at theArgentina under-20 team.[22]The pair worked together at the2019 FIFA World Cupin Poland[23]and later with theunder-23 sideat the2020 Summer Olympics,withthe latter competitionbeing delayed due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[24][25]
Solari was appointed head coach ofJohor Darul Ta'zim F.C.on 1 December 2022, replacing his compatriotHéctor Bidogliowho stepped down to become technical director of theMalaysia Super Leagueclub.[26]He became the first manager in their history to win all four titles in one season, with 39 wins in 43 matches (90.70% points);[27][28]additionally, the side was the first to score 100 goals in asingle league.[29]
On 13 March 2024, Solari signed forEverton de Viña del Marin theChilean Primera División.[30]
Personal life
editSolari was nicknamed "Tano", which means "Italian" in Argentinian slang. His fatherEduardoand two of his four siblings, the elderSantiagoand youngerDavid,were also footballers, with the former playing with individual and team success for Real Madrid andInter Milan;[31][32][33]his uncleJorgerepresented several clubs during his career, mostlyClub Atlético River Plate,whilst cousin through marriageFernando Redondoalso appeared for Real Madrid.[34]
Managerial statistics
edit- As of match played 10 November 2024[36]
| Team | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | |||
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 1 December 2022 | 28 December 2023 | 44 | 40 | 1 | 3 | 90.91 |
| Everton | 13 March 2024 | 26 November 2024 | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 43.75 |
| Total | 76 | 54 | 9 | 13 | 71.05 | ||
Honours
editPlayer
editAPOEL
- Cypriot First Division:2006–07,[5]2010–11
- Cypriot Cup:2005–06
- Cypriot Super Cup:2011
Apollon Limassol
- Cypriot Cup:2012–13
Individual
- Cypriot First Division MVP: 2006–07[5]
- Cypriot First Division top scorer: 2006–07[5]
- Super League Greecetop scorer:2013–14[18]
Manager
editJohor Darul Ta'zim
References
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- ^""Tauras", "Šiauliai" ir "Sūduva" antrą kartą pralaimėjo klubams iš Kipro, Lenkijos ir Austrijos "[Tauras, Šiauliai and Sūduva lost to clubs from Cyprus, Poland and Austria for the second time] (in Lithuanian).Delfi.22 July 2010.Retrieved7 February2022.
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- ^"Argentina busca ir a los Olímpicos sin refuerzos mayores"[Argentina looking to go to Olympics with no overage additions] (in Spanish).Televisa Deportes.12 October 2019.Retrieved6 January2023.
- ^"Argentina sufre una nueva baja para el sub 23 que viaja a Tokio"[Argentina with new man out for Tokyo-bound under 23s].Ámbito Financiero(in Spanish). 24 June 2021.Retrieved6 January2023.
- ^"Esteban Solari named new JDT head coach".The Sun.1 December 2022.Retrieved6 January2023.
- ^"Solari attributes Malaysia Cup win to TMJ".The Sun.9 December 2023.Retrieved10 January2024.
- ^"All-conquering champions off to early start for next season's campaign".The Star.18 December 2023.Retrieved13 January2024.
- ^ab"Esteban Solari left JDT".SNE Sports. 28 December 2023.Retrieved13 January2024.
- ^Rojas, Manuel (14 March 2024)."Everton confirmó a Esteban Solari como su nuevo entrenador"[Everton confirmed Esteban Solari as their new manager].El Mercurio(in Spanish).Retrieved18 March2024.
- ^"Esteban Solari"(in Greek). Pathfinder. Archived fromthe originalon 9 June 2012.Retrieved8 January2007.
- ^"Santiago Solari está feliz: Bombini"[Santiago Solari is happy: Bombini] (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo. 17 July 2009.Retrieved7 February2022.
- ^Goren, Boaz (1 February 2012)."Kiryat Shmona shaking up Israel".UEFA.Retrieved5 April2012.
- ^Brandão, Caio (20 December 2011)."Familiares na Seleção Argentina – Parte 2: os Solari"[Relatives in the Argentine national team – Part 2: the Solaris] (in Portuguese). Futebol Portenho.Retrieved19 December2018.
- ^Álvarez, Lorena (31 October 2018)."La" barbie perfecta ": así es la hermana de Solari, el nuevo entrenador del Real Madrid"[The "perfect barbie": meet the sister of Solari, the new manager of Real Madrid].El Mundo(in Spanish).Retrieved19 December2018.
- ^Esteban Solariat Soccerway
- ^"JDT crack open KL City's defence to retain FA Cup".Malay Mail.22 July 2023.Retrieved22 July2023.
- ^Nardillo, Rodrigo (8 July 2023)."La dinastía Solari, una familia que es sinónimo de fútbol: los patriarcas que fundaron un semillero inagotable, el embajador en la Casa Blanca de Madrid y el hijo del Príncipe"[The Solari dynasty, a family that rhymes with football: the patriarchs who founded a never-ending nursery, the Madrid White House ambassador and the son of the Prince].La Nación(in Spanish).Retrieved19 July2023.
External links
edit- Esteban Solariat BDFA(in Spanish)
- Esteban Solariat BDFutbol