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Reinaldo Rueda (Reinaldo Rueda Rivera) was born on 16 April, 1957 in Cali, Colombia, is a Colombian football manager. Discover Reinaldo Rueda's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 66 years old?
Popular As |
Reinaldo Rueda Rivera |
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Age |
66 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
Born |
16 April, 1957 |
Birthday |
16 April |
Birthplace |
Cali, Colombia |
Nationality |
Colombia
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Reinaldo Rueda Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Reinaldo Rueda height is 1.73 m .
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1.73 m |
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Who Is Reinaldo Rueda's Wife?
His wife is Genith Ruano
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Genith Ruano |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Alejandra Rueda Ruano, Carolina Rueda Ruano, Juan David Rueda Ruano |
Reinaldo Rueda Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Reinaldo Rueda worth at the age of 66 years old? Reinaldo Rueda’s income source is mostly from being a successful manager. He is from Colombia. We have estimated Reinaldo Rueda's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Source of Income |
manager |
Reinaldo Rueda Social Network
Timeline
Reinaldo Rueda Rivera (born 16 April 1957) is a Colombian football coach who currently serves as a manager for the Honduras national team.
Rueda made the final qualifying rounds with the Colombia U-21 in the Toulon Tournament in France in 2000 and 2001.
In the first tournament, During Rueda's tenure, Colombia defeated the Republic of Ireland (1–0), Ghana (4–1) and Côte d'Ivoire (3–1).
In the final against Portugal on June 3, Colombia won the championship on penalties (3–1).
When he was the coach of the Colombia U-20 team, they finished 3rd at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship.
He also led the Colombia U-17 team to 4th at the 2003 FIFA U-17 World Championship.
At the 2003 South American U-20 tournament in Uruguay, Reinaldo Rueda assured his team a ticket to the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a 10-year hiatus.
His successes made him the coach of the senior side in 2004 for the task to qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
However, it proved to be a failure and Rueda was sacked after two years in charge.
After an unfavorable start to the 2006 World Cup qualification phase (only 1 point after 5 games) the Colombian Football Federation made Rueda the coach of the senior team.
Under him, the team improved, coming from near last to finish 6th, though failing to qualify.
Rueda took the helm of the Honduras national football team in January 2007, and led the team to qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, ending 28 years of qualification failures.
However, he came under intense scrutiny following criticism of his tactics as the team exited the World Cup at the first stage.
Then, he moved to Honduras and guided their national team to a place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Born in Cali, Rueda holds a physical education degree.
He completed his master's degree at the Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, Germany, where he also gained proficiency in the German language.
He is also a university professor and has taught several courses at the Colombian National Coaches School.
He has continued his studies in Europe, attending FIFA and UEFA coaching courses.
As a footballer, Rueda played for emerging clubs in amateur and college competitions.
However, he decided that coaching would be a better way and later became the coach of Independiente Medellín, Deportivo Cali, and Cortuluá.
As a coach, Rueda was in charge of the Colombia U-17, U-20, U-21, U-23 and senior teams.
On July 28, 2010, Rueda stepped down as Honduras coach after three years at the helm.
In August 2010, Rueda took charge as manager of the Ecuador national team.
At the 2011 Copa América, the team finished last in a group with Brazil, Venezuela and Paraguay.
On 11 October 2013, Ecuador secured a crucial 1–0 win over direct rivals Uruguay in the 17th round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying.
Four days later, even with an Ecuador loss to Chile and a Uruguay win over Argentina in the final round with both teams tying for points and wins, Rueda's side clinched direct qualification with a fourth-place finish due to a better goal difference.
At the World Cup, Ecuador exited in the group stage placed third following a 2–1 loss to Switzerland, a 2–1 win over Honduras and a 0–0 draw to France.
On 6 June 2015, Rueda was appointed at Atlético Nacional.
In December, the team won the 2015 Torneo Finalización, Rueda's inaugural title in charge of a senior side.
Atlético Nacional started off the 2016 season with a 5–0 aggregate win over Deportivo Cali in the Superliga.
In the Copa Libertadores, the team had the best campaign in the group stage, with five wins and one draw; in the knockout rounds, they beat Huracán, Rosario Central and São Paulo, before facing Independiente del Valle in the finals and winning the title with an aggregate 2–1 win.
They additionally reached the Copa Sudamericana finals that year, finishing as runners-up as the club's board decided to concede the title to Chapecoense.
In 2017, Atlético faced Chapecoense in the Recopa Sudamericana and won 6–2 aggregate.
Rueda left the club in June, after adding another league title to his tally with the 2017 Apertura.
On 14 August 2017, Rueda joined Brazilian club Flamengo.
Under his management, the team reached the finals of the 2017 Copa do Brasil and the 2017 Copa Sudamericana, finishing as runners-up in both competitions.
He left at the end of the season, after securing qualification for the 2018 Copa Libertadores group stage with a sixth-place finish in the Série A.
On 8 January 2018, Rueda returned to international management and took charge of the Chile national team.
His first match was on 24 March, a 2–1 friendly win over Sweden.
At the 2019 Copa América, Chile finished second place in Group C behind Uruguay; in the quarter-finals, they knocked Colombia out in the penalty shootouts after a goalless draw in regulation time.