The figure of Filpo Núñez is remembered today both in Argentina and Brazil because of its influence on the tactical and strategic evolution of football.
The Argentine coach Filpo Núñez revolutionized The South American football panorama. His career, marked by challenges and notable successes in local and international clubs, demonstrates his only history that intertwines humble origins and transformations that defined decisive times in sport.
Born in Buenos Aires in 1920 and who died in São Paulo in 1999, he is the historic coach who, after a solid career in local football and abroad, had the honor of directing the Brazilian team in 1965, being The only Argentine to do so.
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Filpo Nuñez’s story in Argentine football
Nélson Ernesto Filpo Núñez was born on August 19, 1920 in Buenos Aires. His career in football began as a player, although he failed to stand out in the professional field. Tried to settle in clubs such as PORTEÑO STUDENT and Acassuso, but an injury forced him to leave the sport and focus on the technical direction.
In 1948, Núñez, who became known with the nickname “the bandoneon” for his expressiveness and his particular way of directing, began his career as Coach at Independiente Rivadavia of Mendoza. Subsequently, he directed teams such as Vélez Sarsfield and Lanús in Argentina, in addition to clubs in Mexico, Venezuela, Portugal and Ecuador. His passage through South American football allowed him to develop an offensive and dynamic style, based on the speed and the precision in the attack.
His arrival in Brazil occurred in the 1950s, when he began working on Cruzeiro. Despite a complicated start, he managed to consolidate in Paulista football, directing teams such as Guaraní, America, Portuguese Santista and Jabaquara.
His career as a coach led him to direct the Brazil team
In 1964, Núñez assumed the technical direction of Palmeiras, One of the most important clubs in Brazil. His debut was against Santos, Pelé’s teamand achieved a 3-2 victory. His style and ability to enhance his players allowed him to win the Rio-São Paulo Tournament in 1965consolidating Palmeiras as one of the powers of Brazilian football.
That same year, the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) decided to honor Palmeiras allowing him to represent the Brazilian team in an official match. On September 7, 1965, the team led by Núñez He wore the green -yellow shirt and confronted Uruguay at the inauguration of the Mineirão Stadium, in Belo Horizonte. Brazil won 3-0, with goals from Rinaldo, Tupãzinho and German, and Núñez became The only Argentine coach to direct the Brazilian team.
Despite this achievement, his career in Palmeiras had ups and downs. He was dismissed shortly after his success with the selection and continued his career in various Brazilian clubs. Filpo Núñez He died on March 6, 1999 in São Pauloleaving a unique legacy in the history of football.
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