Marcelo Gallardo
Awards & Honours
11
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Marcelo Gallardo stands as a unique figure in football history, achieving greatness on both sides of the whistle. He is one of the few individuals to win the Copa Libertadores as both a player and a coach, a feat that underscores his deep understanding of the game's highest stakes. His record of 14 titles with River Plate, including three continental crowns, places him among the most successful managers in the club's century-long history. His tactical innovations have influenced a generation of Argentine coaches, making him a respected architect of modern South American football.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
River Plate Hall of Fame
Inducted into the club's hall of fame for his contributions as both a player and manager.
Order of the Sun of Peru
Awarded for his contribution to football and sports diplomacy in South America.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Managers of All Time
Top 100 Footballers of the 21st Century
Magazine Covers
Marca
November 2018
El Maestro Returns
TyC Sports
December 2015
Libertador of the Year
Records & Feats
Most Copa Libertadores Titles as Manager
Gallardo has won the Copa Libertadores three times as a manager (2015, 2018, 2019), tying the record for most wins by a single coach.
Player and Coach Winner
One of the few individuals to win the Copa Libertadores both as a player (1996) and as a coach (2015, 2018, 2019).