Hugo Marcelo Ovelar Irrazábal (born 21 February 1971) is a Paraguayan former professional footballer, who played for clubs in Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Bolivia and in the Paraguay national team at the 1997 Copa América and 1999 Copa América.

He currently is a football manager.

Hugo Ovelar

He was born in Concepción, Paraguay.

Hugo Ovelar

Coaching career

Pasaquina

In December 2015, Ovelar signed as new coach of Pasaquina of the Salvadoran Primera División, replacing Víctor Coreas. In January 2017, Ovelar was replaced by Omar Sevilla.

Hugo Ovelar

Municipal Limeño

In February 2016, Ovelar signed as new coach of Municipal Limeño, replacing Francisco Robles for the rest of the Clausura 2017. In December 2017, Ovelar was replaced by Emiliano Barrera.

Sonsonate

In September 2018, Ovelar was announced as new coach of Sonsonate, replacing Mario Elias Guevara for the rest of the Apertura 2018, after a 2–5 defeat against Alianza. In December 2018, Ovelar was replaced by Nelson Mauricio Ancheta.

Honours

Club

Cobreloa

Primera División de Chile (2): 2003 Apertura, 2003 Clausura

References

External links

Hugo Ovelar at playmakerstats.com (English version of ceroacero.es)

1971 births

Living people

People from Concepción, Paraguay

Paraguayan men's footballers

Paraguayan expatriate men's footballers

Paraguay men's international footballers

Santos Laguna footballers

La Paz F.C. players

Cerro Porteño players

Club Guaraní players

Club 2 de Mayo footballers

Sportivo Patria footballers

Club Sol de América footballers

San Lorenzo de Almagro footballers

C.D. Cobreloa footballers

Paraguayan Primera División players

Liga MX players

Expatriate men's footballers in Chile

Expatriate men's footballers in Argentina

Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico

Expatriate men's footballers in Bolivia

1997 Copa América players

1999 Copa América players

Men's association football forwards

Municipal Limeño managers

Paraguayan football managers

Deportivo Santaní managers

Club 2 de Mayo managers