Uruguayan footballer and manager (born 1978)
In this
Spanish name , the first or paternal
surname is
Medina and the second or maternal family name is
Reobasco .
Alexander Jesús Medina Reobasco (born 8 August 1978) is a Uruguayan football manager and former player who played as a striker . He is the manager of Talleres .
Medina is often nicknamed Cacique (Chief) due to his command inside the field during his playing career.[ 1]
Playing career
Club
Born in Salto , Medina began his career with local side Ferrocarril de Salto . After representing Fritsa de Tacuarembó , he made his professional debuts with Huracán Buceo in 1998.
Medina subsequently represented Central Español and Liverpool Montevideo , finishing the 2003 season as the top scorer. He moved to Nacional for the 2004 season, and was again the league's top scorer with 26 goals.[ 2]
In August 2005, Medina moved abroad and joined La Liga side Cádiz .[ 3] He featured sparingly in his first season , as his side suffered relegation, and appeared more regularly in his second , as the club narrowly missed out promotion.
On 31 August 2007, Medina signed for Racing Ferrol also in the Spanish second tier.[ 4] A first-choice, he only scored three goals as the Galicians suffered relegation .
Medina returned to his home country and Nacional in June 2008, but left the club in August of the following year to sign for Arsenal de Sarandí .[ 5] He switched teams and countries again in January 2010, after agreeing to a deal with Unión Española ,[ 6] but returned to his home country for the 2011 with River Plate Montevideo .
In 2011, Medina returned to Nacional for a third spell.[ 7] Initially a starter, he fell down the pecking order during the 2013 season, and moved to Fenix in August 2014.[ 8] He retired in the following year, aged 37.
International
Medina made his full international debut for Uruguay on 1 March 2006, coming on as a late substitute for Diego Forlán in a 1–2 friendly match against England .[ 9]
Managerial career
Nacional
In July 2016, Medina returned to his former club Nacional, as a manager of the youth setup.[ 10] On 12 December of the following year, he was named manager of the first team in the place of Martín Lasarte .[ 11]
Medina led Nacional to the Championship play-off in his first season, but lost to eventual champions Peñarol . On 7 December 2018, he resigned.[ 12]
Talleres
On 6 June 2019, Medina replaced departing Juan Pablo Vojvoda at the helm of Talleres in the Argentine top tier.[ 13] In his first season, he qualified the club to the Copa Sudamericana , and led the side to an impressive third place finish in the 2021 campaign ; he also reached the Final of the 2019–20 Copa Argentina , but lost on penalties to Boca Juniors .
On 23 December 2021, Medina left Talleres as his contract was due to expire.[ 14]
Internacional
On 27 December 2021, Medina was appointed manager of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Internacional on a one-year contract.[ 15] He was sacked the following 15 April, after a 1–1 draw with Paraguayan side Guaireña .[ 16]
Vélez Sarsfield
On 24 May 2022, Medina agreed to become the manager of Vélez Sarsfield , returning to Argentina after nearly six months.[ 17] He left the club on a mutual agreement the following 26 February.[ 18]
Granada
On 27 November 2023, Medina replaced Paco López at the helm of La Liga side Granada .[ 19] He was dismissed on 19 March 2024, after winning one of his 14 games in charge.[ 20]
Managerial statistics
As of 22 September 2024
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team
Nat.
From
To
Record
Ref
Nacional
12 December 2017
7 December 2018
54
32
12
10
86
47
+39
0 59.26
[ 21]
Talleres
6 June 2019
23 December 2021
88
39
26
23
123
94
+29
0 44.32
[ 22]
Internacional
27 December 2021
15 April 2022
17
6
6
5
17
20
−3
0 35.29
Vélez Sarsfield
24 May 2022
26 February 2023
40
11
13
16
42
48
−6
0 27.50
Granada
27 November 2023
19 March 2024
14
1
4
9
11
25
−14
00 7.14
Talleres
1 September 2024
present
3
1
2
0
5
3
+2
0 33.33
Career total
216
90
63
63
284
237
+47
0 41.67
—
Honours
Player
Nacional
References
^ "Por que o apelido do novo técnico do Inter é 'Cacique'?" [Why the nickname of the new manager of Inter is 'Chief'?] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte . 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "EL BAÚL DE LOS RECUERDOS: EL CACIQUE MEDINA" [THE BURDEN OF MEMORIES: THE CHIEF MEDINA] (in Spanish). ForoBolso.uy. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "El Cádiz ha fichado a diez jugadores para no sufrir" [Cádiz signed ten players to not suffer] (in Spanish). Diario AS . 11 August 2005. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "El Cacique Medina ya es jugador racinguista" [The Chief Medina is already a racinguista ] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 31 August 2007. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Uruguayan Striker Alexander Medina Joins Arsenal de Sarandi From Nacional" . Goal . 21 August 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Unión Española confirma fichaje de refuerzo uruguayo" [Unión Española confirm the signing of Uruguayan addition] (in Spanish). La Tercera . 31 January 2010. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Nacional: definen, Farías o Boghossian" [Nacional: define, Farías or Boghossian] (in Spanish). Tenfield . 8 August 2011. Archived from the original on 5 June 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Fénix: «Cacique» de Capurro" [Fénix: Capurro's "Chief"] (in Spanish). Tenfield. 14 August 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "England 2–1 Uruguay" . BBC Sport . 1 March 2006. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Exclusivo: Medina de regreso" [Exclusive: Medina returning] (in Spanish). Tenfield. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "El exfutbolista Alexander 'Cacique' Medina, nuevo entrenador del Nacional" [Former footballer Alexander 'Chief' Medina, new manager of Nacional] (in Spanish). EFE . 12 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Alexander Medina renunció a Nacional" [Alexander Medina resigned from Nacional] (in Spanish). ESPN . 7 December 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Alexander Medina, nuevo DT de Talleres" [Alexander Medina, new manager of Talleres] (in Spanish). TyC Sports . 6 June 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Cacique Medina dejó Talleres: ¿va a San Lorenzo o al Inter?" [Cacique Medina left Talleres: will he go to San Lorenzo or Inter ?] (in Spanish). Olé . 23 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Alexander Medina assume o comando técnico do Inter" [Alexander Medina takes over Inter ] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SC Internacional. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Alexander Medina deixa o comando técnico do Inter" [Alexander Medina leaves Inter] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SC Internacional. 15 April 2022. Retrieved 17 April 2022 .
^ "Vélez tiene entrenador: Alexander Medina acordó su llegada" [Vélez have a manager: Alexander Medina agreed to his arrival] (in Spanish). TyC Sports. 24 May 2022.
^ "El Cacique Medina dejó de ser el técnico de Vélez" [Cacique Medina left as manager of Vélez] (in Spanish). TyC Sports . 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023 .
^ "Comunicado Oficial | Alexander Medina, nuevo entrenador del Granada CF" [Official announcement | Alexander Medina, new manager of Granada CF] (in Spanish). Granada CF. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023 .
^ "Comunicado Oficial | Alexander Medina" [Official announcement | Alexander Medina] (in Spanish). Granada CF. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024 .
^ "Confira os números da carreira de Alexander Medina, técnico anunciado pelo Internacional" [Know the numbers of the career of Alexander Medina, manager announced by Internacional] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance! . 27 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
^ "Los números de Alexander Medina en Talleres" [The numbers of Chief Medina in Talleres] (in Spanish). 27 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021 .
External links
Alexander Medina managerial positions