Biography
Who is Sebastián Viera?
Early life and playing career
Sebastián Viera was born in Florida, Uruguay, on March 7, 1983. His father, also named Mario, worked as a professional football goalkeeper. Sebastián started his professional playing career with Club Nacional de Football. He helped the squad win the Uruguayan Primera División in 2005 without losing a single match during the tournament. Following this success, he prepared to move to English club Arsenal, but the transfer fell through after he did not pass his medical examination.
European clubs and international matches
After his time in Uruguay, Sebastián Viera signed a four-year contract with Villarreal CF in Spain alongside Mariano Barbosa. He became an undisputed starter for the club during his first two seasons. Later, he lost his starting position to Diego López and left the team in July 2009. He then joined the Greek side Athlitiki Enosi Larissa FC before moving to Colombia. At the international level, Sebastián debuted for the Uruguay men's national football team on July 18, 2004, during a Copa América match against Paraguay. He earned a total of 15 caps over five years with the national squad.
Success in Colombia
In April 2011, Sebastián Viera joined Atlético Junior in Colombia, where he remained until his retirement at the age of 40. During his 12-year spell in Barranquilla, he secured seven trophies, including three Categoría Primera A championships. He also scored 11 goals from free kicks during his time with the team. In a poll conducted by the website La Cháchara in 2020, fans voted him the second-most important player in the history of Junior.
Coaching career
Following his retirement as a player, Sebastián Viera transitioned into coaching. He began his managerial work with the Primera B team Real Cartagena, starting on August 20, 2024. Under his leadership, the squad reached the tournament semi-finals. He left the position by mutual agreement in April 2025 following a home loss. On September 1, 2026, he returned to his former club Junior to serve as head coach.
Birthday and age
Sebastián Viera was born on March 7, 1983, which makes Sebastián 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Sebastián shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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