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Fernando Astengo

Fernando Enrique Astengo Sánchez (born 8 January 1960) is a Chilean former footballer who played as a centre--back and manager.

Key Information

Playing career

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During his years as footballer he played as centre back, position which was well considered after being featured in 1988's America Ideal Team. Despite his success, in 1989, Astengo was involved in Chile national team scandal at Maracanã, which alongside keeper Roberto Rojas and his coach Orlando Aravena received a five-year ban by the FIFA.[1][clarification needed]

At international level, Astengo represented the Chile B-team at the Indonesian Independence Cup and the Los Angeles Nations Cup.[2][3] In official matches, Astengo made 19 appearances with 3 goals for the Chile national team between 1986 and 1989.[4]

Coaching career

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Upon retiring as a footballer he became a manager, graduating in 2005 at the INAF [es] (National Football Institute) alongside former players such as Eduardo Nazar, José Cantillana, Eduardo Soto, among others.[5] He began his career with Colo-Colo lower divisions as sport director, later having a brief spell as first-team caretaker coach in 2008, replacing Claudio Borghi. However, he left the Pedreros–based team and then had short periods at Unión San Felipe youth ranks in 2009, as sport director,[6] and Deportes Temuco in 2013, as head coach. In 2014, he also served as assistant coach of Nelson Acosta in Deportes Iquique.[7]

Other works

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He has permanently worked as a football commentator for TV media such as Canal del Fútbol (CDF) and DirecTV Sports [es].[8] In addition, he has worked for the digital media Radio TouchTV.[9]

Honours

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As Player

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Colo-Colo
Grêmio
Individual

Chile B

As Manager

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Colo-Colo

References

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  1. ^ "FIFA lifts Rojas lifetime ban". CBC Sports. 30 April 2001. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Nóminas de selecciones chilenas B". Partidos de La Roja (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  3. ^ Lugo, Erik Francisco (17 June 2023). "Los Angeles Nations Cup 1985 Match Details". RSSSF. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Fernando Astengo". Partidos de La Roja (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 July 2025.
  5. ^ "fútbol y fútbol: Eduardo Nazar. Sin desgracias". Futbolia Chile (in Spanish). 28 August 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  6. ^ "Fernando Astengo se hará cargo de las divisiones inferiores de Unión San Felipe". La Tercera. 29 September 2009.
  7. ^ "Astengo es el nuevo DT de Deportes Iquique". ESPN (in Spanish). 11 October 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2025. En Iquique, incluyo, ya tiene experiencia. Fue ayudante de Nelson Acosta, en 2014.
  8. ^ "En qué están hoy los 12 jugadores y el técnico que vivieron el bochorno del "bengalazo" en el Maracaná | Emol.com". Emol (in Spanish). El Mercurio. 3 September 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  9. ^ ""No creo que se sepa la verdad del Maracanazo: callaron 30 años"". LUN.com (in Spanish). Las Últimas Noticias. 28 December 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  10. ^ Herfiyana, Novan; Stokkermans, Karel (21 December 2009). "Independence Cup 1985". RSSSF. Retrieved 20 July 2025.
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