Francisco Maturana
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
1
Honours
2
Records
Francisco Maturana stands as a transformative figure in Colombian football. His 1989 Copa Libertadores win with Atlético Nacional was the first for any Colombian club, a feat that put the nation on South America's football map. His 2001 Copa América triumph, secured on home soil, remains Colombia's only continental title. These achievements, combined with his mentorship of younger coaches, solidify his legacy as a pioneer.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA Football Committee Member
Served on the committee contributing to global football governance
Records & Feats
First Colombian coach to win Copa Libertadores
Led Atlético Nacional to the 1989 Copa Libertadores title, the first for a Colombian club.
Only coach to win both Copa Libertadores and Copa América for Colombia
Won the 1989 Copa Libertadores with Atlético Nacional and the 2001 Copa América with the national team.