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Marcelo Bielsa

Available· — · Argentina flagArgentina · Age 71

4-2-2-2High Press
GafferScore

85/ 100

Very high level

92nd percentile of covered managers

Medium confidenceUpdated today

Career snapshot

PermanentVerified 20 AUG 2026 · MEDIUM

Age

71

21 JUL 1955

Appointed

Not publicly disclosed

Tenure

Not publicly disclosed

Contractⓘ

Expiry not publicly disclosed

Senior managerial experienceⓘ

1 year

Since 2026

In coaching

1 year

Includes academy & assistant roles

Current role
Available
Current base shape
4-2-2-2
Appointed
Not yet available
Contract expiry
—
Senior managerial experience
1 year
Date of birth
21 Jul 1955
Place of birth
Not available
Tactical identity
High Press
Provisional data

Season: 2026/27Competition: —Updated: Updated todaySource: GafferLens editorial review — Federation contract expired; no successor role recorded.

Analytical summary

Marcelo Bielsa sets Uruguay up to hunt the ball high, compress the pitch and attack immediately after a regain. Provisional editorial tactical profile. Marcelo Bielsa has been available since 2026-06-30 following contract expired at Uruguay.

Global GafferLens rank
Unranked

Very high level

— rank
—
Percentile
—
Form score
Not yet rated

Current-role match record: NOT YET AVAILABLE

Recent results
No verified competitive match records for the active employment spell

Last 5 competitive matches in current role

Age
71

Derived from date of birth

High PressVerticalHigh Defensive LineFast Transition
Tactical profile
AttackVery high9197th
DefenceHigh8691st
PressingVery high9798th
PossessionHigh8380th
Build-UpHigh8583rd
TransitionVery high9398th
Player DevelopmentVery high9097th
Tactical FlexibilityHigh8280th

Updated today · Confidence MEDIUM · Source: GafferLens editorial review — Federation contract expired; no successor role recorded.

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