Alfredo Tena

Alfredo Tena Garduño (born 21 November 1956), also known by his nickname Capitán Furia ("Captain Fury"), is a Mexican football manager and former professional footballer.

Tena, a central defender who dedicated nearly his entire career to Club América, is the club's second most capped player of all time and a cornerstone of the squad that captured six Primera División championships. As a manager, he has led seven different clubs in Mexican football, winning two Primera División titles.

His brother, Luis Fernando, is also a manager and former footballer. He is also the father of footballer Alfredo Omar.

Tena was born on November 21, 1956, in Mexico City. From a very young age, his passion for football was evident on the pitch. As a player, he excelled as a centre-back and quickly established himself as a natural leader on the field.

He made his professional debut with Club América in 1974, a team he would go on to represent for the next 17 years. From the start, he displayed remarkable qualities that earned him the captain’s armband for nearly his entire career with the Águilas.

Over the course of his career, he won six Primera División titles, three CONCACAF Champions Cup and lifted the Interamerican Cup twice.

His playing career came to an end in 1992 with Tecos UAG, where he appeared in just two matches before transitioning into coaching.

Tena also represented the Mexico national team, earning 30 caps. He played for El Tri at the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina.