Biography
Who is Francisco Arce?
Early life and career beginnings
Francisco Arce Javier Arce Rolón was born in the city of Paraguarí, Paraguay. He began his professional football path at a young age while playing for 15 de Mayo. This was the club in his home city where he made his first professional appearance when he was fifteen years old. Not long after starting there, he moved to the capital city to join Cerro Porteño.
During his time with Cerro Porteño, he established himself as a talented player. His performance helped the team secure three national championship titles. This early success set the stage for a long and active career in professional football, eventually leading him to play for international clubs in Brazil.
Professional playing career
After his initial years in Paraguay, he joined Brazilian clubs Grêmio and Palmeiras. While playing for these teams, he won major international tournaments such as the Copa Libertadores. He gained a reputation for his skill with free kicks, famously scoring against South Africa during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Throughout his career, he appeared 61 times for the Paraguay national team. He participated in two FIFA World Cups, specifically in 1998 and 2002. He holds a record for being named to the Ideal Team of America seven different times.
Coaching and management
Upon retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching. He managed Club Rubio Ñú and led the squad to a second division championship in 2008. In 2011, he took over as the manager of the Paraguay national football team for a brief period. He returned to coaching national teams in later years.
He has held various managerial roles across several clubs, including Olimpia, General Díaz, and Cerro Porteño. While at Cerro Porteño, he led the team to victory in the Torneo Clausura in 2013 with an undefeated record. He also secured league titles with the club in 2020 and 2021, and won another league title with Olimpia in 2015.
Birthday and age
Francisco Arce was born on April 2, 1971, which makes Francisco 55 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Francisco shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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