Óscar Emigdio Benítez


Óscar Emigdio Benítez is a former Salvadoran professional football player and manager. Benítez became a coach and has spent almost two decades managing several clubs in El Salvador and Honduras.

Coaching career

El Salvador national team (1991 and 1999–2000)

In 1991, Benítez was named head coach of the El Salvador national team, which he managed at the 1991 UNCAF Nations Cup. His second period as El Salvador's manager began in 1999, and ended one year later. During that time, El Salvador failed to qualify to the 2002 World Cup. He left the national team for Honduran champions Motagua.

Águila

In 1993, Benítez was appointed as coach of C.D. Águila, replacing Juan Quarterone.

Alianza

In 2006, Benítez signed as coach of Alianza F.C., replacing Miguel Mansilla.

Luis Ángel Firpo

In September 2008, Benítez signed as new coach of C.D. Luis Ángel Firpo, replacing Miguel Aguilar Obando. In December of the same year, Benítez was replaced by Agustín Castillo.

Return to Águila

In January 2019, Benítez was appointed as sports director of C.D. Águila.

Administrative roles

Óscar Emigdio Benítez was elected the head of Asociación de Entrenadores de Fútbol de El Salvador from 2011 until he lost the election to Douglas Vidal Jimenez in 2015.
He was re-elected to the head of Asociación de Entrenadores de Fútbol de El Salvador from 2018 until 2020

Coordinator of the El Salvador National football team

Benítez was elected to be the Coordinator of the El Salvador National football team in June 2009. However, after The under 20 was eliminated due to the failure of the right paperwork for the player Dustin Corea.
Benítez resigned due to his part in the scandal.