Antonio Mohamed#External links
{{short description|Argentine footballer and manager}}
{{family name hatnote|Mohamed|Matijević|lang=Spanish}}
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{{Infobox football biography
| image = XXIII Memorial Quinocho (RC Celta vs Mainz 05) - 04 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Mohamed managing Celta in 2018
| full_name = Ricardo Antonio Mohamed Matijević{{Cite web |url=http://www.coachworldranking.com/coaches/antonio-ricardo-mohamed-matijevich.aspx |title="Antonio Ricardo Mohamed Matijević" |access-date=18 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004055218/http://www.coachworldranking.com/coaches/antonio-ricardo-mohamed-matijevich.aspx |archive-date=4 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1970|4|2|df=y}}
| birth_place = Buenos Aires, Argentina
| height = 1.75 m
| position = Striker
| currentclub = Toluca (Head Coach)
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Vélez Sársfield
| years1 = 1988–1991
| clubs1 = Huracán
| caps1 = 109
| goals1 = 41
| years2 = 1991–1993
| clubs2 = Fiorentina
| caps2 = 0
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 1991–1992
| clubs3 = → Boca Juniors (loan)
| caps3 = 16
| goals3 = 4
| years4 = 1992–1993
| clubs4 = → Independiente (loan)
| caps4 = 26
| goals4 = 2
| years5 = 1993–1998
| clubs5 = Toros Neza
| caps5 = 180
| goals5 = 50
| years6 = 1998–2000
| clubs6 = Monterrey
| caps6 = 58
| goals6 = 12
| years7 = 2000
| clubs7 = Marte
| caps7 = 20
| goals7 = 12
| years8 = 2001
| clubs8 = Irapuato
| caps8 = 16
| goals8 = 2
| years9 = 2001–2002
| clubs9 = Atlante
| caps9 = 24
| goals9 = 1
| years10 = 2002
| clubs10 = Celaya
| caps10 = 14
| goals10 = 1
| years11 = 2003
| clubs11 = Zacatepec
| caps11 = 16
| goals11 = 1
| totalcaps = 479
| totalgoals = 126
| nationalyears1 = 1989
| nationalteam1 = Argentina U20
| nationalcaps1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 1991
| nationalteam2 = Argentina
| nationalcaps2 = 4
| nationalgoals2 = 1
| manageryears1 = 2003–2004
| managerclubs1 = Zacatepec
| manageryears2 = 2004
| managerclubs2 = Morelia
| manageryears3 = 2004–2005
| managerclubs3 = Querétaro
| manageryears4 = 2005
| managerclubs4 = Chiapas
| manageryears5 = 2005–2006
| managerclubs5 = Huracán
| manageryears6 = 2006–2007
| managerclubs6 = Huracán
| manageryears7 = 2007–2008
| managerclubs7 = Veracruz
| manageryears8 = 2008–2010
| managerclubs8 = Colón
| manageryears9 = 2010–2011
| managerclubs9 = Independiente
| manageryears10 = 2011–2013
| managerclubs10 = Tijuana
| manageryears11 = 2013
| managerclubs11 = Huracán
| manageryears12 = 2014
| managerclubs12 = América
| manageryears13 = 2015–2018
| managerclubs13 = Monterrey
| manageryears14 = 2018
| managerclubs14 = Celta
| manageryears15 = 2019
| managerclubs15 = Huracán
| manageryears16 = 2019–2020
| managerclubs16 = Monterrey
| manageryears17 = 2022
| managerclubs17 = Atlético Mineiro
| manageryears18 = 2023
| managerclubs18 = UNAM
| manageryears19 = 2025–
| managerclubs19 = Toluca
}}
Ricardo Antonio Mohamed Matijević (born 2 April 1970) is an Argentine football manager and former player. He is the current head coach of Liga MX club Toluca.{{cite web |title=El argentino Antonio Mohamed regresa a México para dirigir al Toluca |trans-title=Argentine Antonio Mohamed returns to Mexico to coach Toluca |url=https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2024/12/12/el-argentino-antonio-mohamed-regresa-a-mexico-para-dirigir-al-toluca/ |website=Infobae |access-date=12 December 2024 |language=es |date=11 December 2024}}
Mohamed played as a striker, making his senior debut with Huracán in 1988 and being sold to Italian club Fiorentina in 1991. He never played for the side, and served loans at Boca Juniors and Independiente before resuming his career in Mexico. He subsequently started his coaching career in 2003 at his last club Zacatepec, and subsequently won the 2010 Copa Sudamericana with Independiente and four Liga MX titles each with Tijuana, América Monterrey and Toluca.
Club career
Born in Buenos Aires, Mohamed made his senior debut with Huracán in 1988, playing in the Primera B Nacional. After subsequently establishing himself as a starter, he helped his side to achieve promotion in the 1989–90 season as champions by scoring the only goal against Los Andes in the decisive match.
Mohamed made his Primera División debut on 19 August 1990, in a 2–2 draw against Deportivo Mandiyú. During that campaign, he scored ten goals as Huracán finished one point shy of a Copa Libertadores play-offs in the Clausura tournament.
In 1991, Mohamed was sold to Serie A side Fiorentina for US$1.2 million,{{cite web|url=https://enunabaldosa.com/2008/12/09/mohamed-a-la-fiorentina-1991/|title=Mohamed a la Fiorentina 1991|trans-title=Mohamed to Fiorentina 1991|publisher=En Una Baldosa|language=es|date=9 December 2008|accessdate=12 January 2022}} but was successively loaned to Boca Juniors and Independiente back in his home country. He left the club in 1993, and joined Toros Neza in Mexico. His career apexed with Toros Neza when they had made it to the final against Guadalajara in the Verano '97 season alongside other famous players at the time such as Nildeson, Rodrigo Ruiz, and Germán Arangio.
In 1998, after a brief period where he played two Libertadores matches with Club América,{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/el-turco-mohamed-ya-fue-azulcrema|title=El 'Turco' Mohamed ya fue azulcrema|trans-title='Turco' Mohamed already was an azulcrema|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=17 December 2013|accessdate=12 January 2022}} Mohamed moved to Monterrey.{{cite web|url=https://www.rayados.com/noticias/15305/a-22-anos-del-debut-de-antonio-mohamed-en-rayados|title=A 22 AÑOS DEL DEBUT DE ANTONIO MOHAMED EN RAYADOS|trans-title=22 YEARS FROM THE DEBUT OF ANTONIO MOHAMED IN THE RAYADOS|publisher=Rayados|language=es|date=1 August 2020|accessdate=12 January 2022}} After playing briefly for Marte, Irapuato, Atlante, Celaya and Zacatepec from 2000 to 2003, he officially retired at the age of 33.{{Cite web|url=https://www.biografias.es/famosos/antonio-mohamed.html|title=Antonio Mohamed - Biografía de Antonio Mohamed|website=www.biografias.es}}
International career
An Argentine international, Mohamed made his debut with the national team in a friendly match against Hungary on 19 February 1991, with Argentina winning the match 2–0. He made four appearances in total, scoring one goal. He was a part of the Argentina squad that won the Copa América tournament in 1991.
Managerial career
=Early career=
Shortly after retiring, Mohamed took up coaching at his last club Zacatepec in the Ascenso MX, reaching the semifinals of the Liguilla and leaving the club after they changed name to Leones de Morelos.{{cite web|url=https://www.proceso.com.mx/190894/zacatepec-adios-al-futbol|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116000533/https://www.proceso.com.mx/190894/zacatepec-adios-al-futbol|title=ZACATEPEC ADIOS AL FUTBOL|trans-title=ZACATEPEC, FAREWELL TO FOOTBALL|publisher=Proceso|language=es|date=18 January 2004|archivedate=16 November 2016|accessdate=13 January 2022}} He took over Liga MX side Monarcas Morelia on 23 February 2004, replacing Rubén Omar Romano.{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/cayo-romano-llega-el-turco-mohamed|title=Cayó Romano…¡Llega el "Turco" Mohamed!|trans-title=Romano fell... "Turco" Mohamed arrives!|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=23 February 2004|accessdate=13 January 2022}}
Mohamed was sacked by Morelia in June 2004, after only 13 matches.{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/eduardo-acevedo-es-el-nuevo-tecnico-de-monarcas|title=Eduardo Acevedo es el nuevo técnico de Monarcas|trans-title=Eduardo Acevedo is the new manager of Monarcas|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=10 June 2004|accessdate=13 January 2022}} He subsequently took over Querétaro in the second division before replacing José Luis Trejo at the helm of Chiapas in February 2005.{{cite web|url=https://www.alairelibre.cl/noticias/deportes/futbol/liga-mexicana/antonio-mohamed-sera-el-nuevo-dt-de-ismael-fuentes-en-jaguares/2005-02-16/132311.html|title=Antonio Mohamed será el nuevo DT de Ismael Fuentes en Jaguares|trans-title=Antonio Mohamed will be the new manager of Ismael Fuentes at Jaguares|publisher=Al Aire Libre|language=es|date=16 February 2005|accessdate=13 January 2022}}
Mohamed was relieved of his duties in April 2005, and was subsequently replaced by Fernando Quirarte.{{cite web|url=https://wradio.com.mx/radio/2005/04/05/deportes/1112724780_165627.html|title=Presentan a Quirarte con Jaguares; Mohamed, octavo técnico cesado|trans-title=They present Quirarte with Jaguares; Mohamed, eighth manager sacked|publisher=W Radio|language=es|date=5 April 2005|accessdate=13 January 2022}} He subsequently returned to his first club Huracán, achieving a top tier promotion in 2007.
Mohamed resigned in September 2007, and returned to Mexico in the following month after being named Veracruz manager.{{cite web|url=https://www.info7.mx/deportes/antonio-mohamed-sustituye-nery-pumpido-como-tecnico-del-veracruz/314320|title=Antonio Mohamed sustituye a Nery Pumpido como técnico del Veracruz|trans-title=Antonio Mohamed replaces Nery Pumpido as manager of Veracruz|publisher=Info 7|language=es|date=9 October 2007|accessdate=13 January 2022}} He resigned the following 27 January, after only eight matches.{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/antonio-mohamed-confirmo-que-ya-no-es-tecnico-de-veracruz|title=Antonio Mohamed confirmó que ya no es técnico de Veracruz|trans-title=Antonio Mohamed confirmed that he is no longer manager of Veracruz|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=27 January 2008|accessdate=13 January 2022}}
On 19 March 2008, Mohamed was appointed in charge of Colón de Santa Fe back in his home country.{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/antonio-mohamed-dirigira-colon-santa-fe|title=Antonio Mohamed dirigirá al Colón de Santa Fe|trans-title=Antonio Mohamed will manage Colón de Santa Fe|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=19 March 2008|accessdate=13 January 2022}} In September 2010, after attracting the interest of major clubs in the country, he resigned.{{cite web|url=https://www.ole.com.ar/colon/Turco-neblina_0_339566160.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110429091404/https://www.ole.com.ar/colon/Turco-neblina_0_339566160.html|title=Turco en la neblina|trans-title=Turco in the mist|publisher=Olé|language=es|date=21 September 2010|archivedate=29 April 2011|accessdate=13 January 2022}}
=Independiente=
On 4 October 2010, Mohamed was confirmed as new manager of Independiente.{{cite web|url=https://www.futbolargentino.com/apertura/2010/noticias/sdi7/105/independiente-confirmo-a-antonio-mohamed-como-nuevo-tecnico|title=Independiente confirmó a Antonio Mohamed como nuevo técnico|trans-title=Independiente confirmed Antonio Mohamed as their new maanger|publisher=Fútbol Argentino|language=es|date=4 October 2010|accessdate=13 January 2022}} In December, he led side that won the Copa Sudamericana tournament, defeating Brazilian side Goiás 5–3 on penalties in the finals.{{cite news|last=Strurtridge|first=Tim|title=Independiente win Copa Sudamericana on penalties|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/independiente-win-copa-sudamericana-on-penalties-2155368.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220507/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/independiente-win-copa-sudamericana-on-penalties-2155368.html |archive-date=7 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|newspaper=The Independent|access-date=9 December 2010}}
Mohamed announced his resignation from the club on 4 September 2011, after a poor start of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.clarin.com/deportes/Mohamed-renuncio-DT-Independiente_0_Hyn9mtp2PXl.html|title=Mohamed se fue de Independiente|trans-title=Mohamed left Independiente|publisher=Clarín|language=es|date=4 September 2011|accessdate=13 January 2022}}
=Tijuana=
Mohamed would return to Mexico in 2011, and on 19 September of that year, he was announced as the new manager of recently promoted Club Tijuana, replacing Joaquín Del Olmo.{{cite web|title=Antonio Mohamed, nuevo DT de Xolos|date=19 September 2011 |url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/mexico/noticias/2011/09/19/antonio-mohamed-nuevo-dt-de-xolos|publisher=Medio Tiempo|access-date=19 September 2011}} He led Tijuana to the Apertura 2012 championship, the first in the club's history, after defeating Toluca 4–1 on aggregate in the finals.{{cite news|last=Calvo|first=Carlos|date=3 December 2012|title=Tijuana win first league championship|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKBRE8B203020121203?irpc=932&irpc=932|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920181834/https://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKBRE8B203020121203?irpc=932&irpc=932|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 September 2020|work=Reuters|access-date=3 December 2012}}
Mohamed stepped down as Tijuana manager in 2013, so he could move back to Argentina to be closer to his family,{{cite web|last=Marshall|first=Tom|title=Antonio Mohamed heads for Club Tijuana exit|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/114/mexico/2013/05/24/4001855/antonio-mohamed-heads-for-club-tijuana-exit|publisher=Goal.com|access-date=24 May 2013}}
=Return to Huracán=
Shortly after leaving Tijuana, Mohamed became the manager of Huracán for a second time on 2 July 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.lavoz.com.ar/deportes/futbol/el-turco-mohamed-vuelve-huracan-el-miercoles-dirigira-su-primera-practica/|title="El Turco" Mohamed vuelve a Huracán: el miércoles dirigirá su primera práctica|trans-title="Turco" Mohamed returns to Huracán: he will manage his first training on Wednesday|publisher=La Voz del Interior|language=es|date=2 July 2013|accessdate=13 January 2022}} He resigned from the club in October, after three wins and seven losses in ten matches.{{cite web|title=Antonio Mohamed se fue de Huracán|trans-title=Antonio Mohamed left Huracán|url=http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/m1/1624889-antonio-mohamed-presento-su-renuncia-pero-en-huracan-quieren-que-se-quede|publisher=Canchallena|language=es|access-date=1 October 2013}}
=Club América=
On 10 December 2013, Mohamed was named the new manager of Club América for the Clausura 2014 tournament after club president Ricardo Peláez confirmed it during an interview with Univisión.{{cite web|title=Antonio Mohamed será el próximo director técnico del América, confirmó Peláez|url=http://futbol.univision.com/mexico/article/2013-12-10/antonio-mohamed-sera-el-proximo-director-tecnico-del-america-confirmo-pelaez?ftloc=channel140:wcmWidgetUimStage&ftpos=channel140:wcmWidgetUimStage:1#axzz2n8hQnD71|archive-date=11 December 2013|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131211050941/http://futbol.univision.com/mexico/article/2013-12-10/antonio-mohamed-sera-el-proximo-director-tecnico-del-america-confirmo-pelaez?ftloc=channel140:wcmWidgetUimStage&ftpos=channel140:wcmWidgetUimStage:1%23axzz2n8hQnD71|url-status=dead|publisher=Univisión|access-date=10 December 2013}} He was officially presented to the press on 17 December.{{cite web|title=Mohamed presentado como nuevo técnico americanista|url=http://www.clubamerica.com.mx/mohammed-presentado-como-nuevo-tecnico-americanista|publisher=Club América – Sitio Oficial|access-date=17 December 2013|archive-date=23 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923205118/http://www.clubamerica.com.mx/mohammed-presentado-como-nuevo-tecnico-americanista|url-status=dead}} At the press conference it was revealed that he had signed a one-year contract with the club, with the potential for an extension pending a review of his performance. Mohamed also spoke of the pressure that came with managing América and comparing it to his time with Club Tijuana, saying, "Here I have everything [sic] to lose."{{cite web|last=Espinosa|first=Eduardo|date=17 December 2013|title=Acá tengo para perder: Mohamed|url=http://laaficion.milenio.com/america/Aterriza-Antonio-Mohamed-Nido_0_209979417.html|publisher=La Afición|access-date=17 December 2013}} His first two signings where Paraguayan center-back Pablo Aguilar, whom he coached while at Tijuana,{{cite web|title=Pablo Aguilar will accompany coach Mohamed in America of Mexico|url=http://www.conmebol.com/en/content/pablo-aguilar-will-accompany-coach-mohamed-america-mexico|publisher=CONMEBOL official website|access-date=19 December 2013}} and Argentine striker Andrés Ríos.{{cite web|last=Montes|first=Juan Martín|date=7 January 2014|title=Confirma América a Andrés Ríos como refuerzo|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/mexico/noticias/2014/01/07/confirma-america-a-andres-rios-como-refuerzo|publisher=Medio Tiempo|access-date=7 January 2014}}
Mohamed's first league match with América came on 4 January 2014 in a 3–0 victory over UANL at the Estadio Azteca.{{cite web|title=Concacaf Football - Mohamed's America crush Tigres 3-0 at Clausura start |url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-mohamed-39-s-america-crush-tigres-3-133345012--sow.html |publisher=Eurosport |access-date=5 January 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302010035/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/football-mohamed-39-s-america-crush-tigres-3-133345012--sow.html |archive-date=2 March 2014 }} Mohamed suffered his first defeat as América manager on 10 January in a 0–1 loss to Tijuana.{{cite web|title=Xolos vence a América y a Mohamed en su regreso a Tijuana|url=http://www.cnnmexico.com/deportes/2014/01/11/xolos-vence-a-america-y-a-mohamed-en-su-regreso-a-tijuana|publisher=CNN México|access-date=11 January 2014}} Following three consecutive victories against León, Atlas, and Atlante, América suffered defeats to Pachuca and Morelia, both 0–1, the first time they had lost back-to-back games since the Clausura 2012 tournament.{{cite web|last=Terán|first=Juan Manuel|date=14 February 2014|title='Amoroso' triunfo Monarca sobre el América|url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/mexico/cronicas/2014/02/14/amoroso-triunfo-monarca-sobre-el-america_51343|publisher=Medio Tiempo|access-date=14 February 2014}} The team was criticized for its defensive style of play, with many drawing comparisons to predecessor Miguel Herrera's more offensive-minded tactics and his successful reign at the club,{{cite web|last=Villagrana|first=Rafael Ramos|date=21 February 2014|title=Scales tip in favor of Herrera vs. Mohamed|url=http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/clubamerica/id/400?cc=5901|publisher=ESPN FC|access-date=21 February 2014}} though some believed that a lack of a proper pre-season and the club being in a period of transition were the reasons for the team's poor performances.{{cite web|last=Bell|first=Arch|date=10 February 2014|title=Still to early to judge Mohamed at America|url=http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/clubamerica/id/393?cc=5901|publisher=ESPN FC|access-date=10 February 2014}} On 23 February, América were defeated 1–3 by Pumas in the Mexico City derby, ending the club's two-year hegemony over their intracity rival.{{cite web|date=22 February 2014|title=Sin lucir, Pumas 'despluma' 3-1 a las Águilas en el Azteca|url=http://www.terra.com.mx/noticia?n=e3cf457634c54410VgnVCM20000099cceb0aRCRD&ei_pid=14034145|publisher=Terra Networks|access-date=23 February 2014}}
On 27 April, following a 1–1 draw at Toluca, América secured their qualification for the playoffs.{{cite web|title=Toluca 1-1 América: Con cuadro alterno, Toluca apenas es empatado 1-1 por América|url=http://futbol.univision.com/mexico/article/2014-04-27/toluca-1-1-america-con-cuadro-alterno-toluca-apenas-es-empatado-1-1-por-america?id=1933899&pref=w|publisher=Univisión|access-date=27 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504090342/http://futbol.univision.com/mexico/article/2014-04-27/toluca-1-1-america-con-cuadro-alterno-toluca-apenas-es-empatado-1-1-por-america?id=1933899&pref=w|archive-date=4 May 2014}} They would ultimately be eliminated in the quarterfinals by Santos Laguna with a 6–6 aggregate score (América won the first leg 5–3, but lost the second 1–3), with the away goals rule deciding the series.{{cite web|last=Mújica|first=Miguel Ángel|title=Santos remonta ante América y se mete a semifinales
|url=http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n3379106.htm|publisher=Esto|date=3 May 2014|access-date=4 May 2014}} At the post-match press conference, Mohamed stated his hope for continuing on with the club, saying: "I am very content at the club, the board has given me their full support… if nothing strange happens then we [the coaching staff] will surely have a pre-season… I have a contract until December, they have always given me their full support, and it is up to them to decide."{{cite web|title=Antonio Mohamed niega salida de América pese a eliminación|url=http://m.terra.com.co/noticia?n=65ba96f90c5c5410VgnVCM3000009af154d0RCRD|publisher=Terra Networks|access-date=4 May 2014}}
The regular season Apertura 2014 was much more successful from the start, with Club America holding first place lead throughout the season. Turco continued to struggle winning any of the big three derbies during the regular season. Mohamed's laid-back style of managing caused friction with the administrative staff. These instances usually involved long weekend getaways to support Argentina at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final and going to Europe for an all-star "peace match" for the Pope, among other circumstances.{{cite web |url=http://www.futmexsource.com/mohameds-seven-deadly-sins/ |title=Mohamed's Seven Deadly Sins | FUT. MEX. SOURCE |access-date=4 January 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213064149/http://www.futmexsource.com/mohameds-seven-deadly-sins/ |archive-date=13 February 2015 }}
Going into the liguilla, America's form had dropped significantly and many analyst did not see America making it past the first round. Tensions rose dramatically once America advanced to the semifinal after a nail-biter quarterfinal against Pumas.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}} A few days before the first leg of America's semi-final match against Monterrey, Mohamed dismissed club co-captain Paul Aguilar after an undisclosed locker room incident. During that week, multiple sources said Mohamed would no longer continue at the club regardless of the playoff result.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}} The club morale was further affected once players Luis Angel Mendoza and Jesus Molina were confirmed to be transferring teams before playoffs had ended.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}
On 6 December 2014, Mohamed announced his departure from the club after the end of the Apertura tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.proceso.com.mx/deportes/2014/12/6/anuncia-antonio-mohamed-que-deja-el-america-140758.html|title=Anuncia Antonio Mohamed que deja el América|trans-title=Antonio Mohamed announces that he will leave América|publisher=Proceso|language=es|date=6 December 2014|accessdate=13 January 2022}} He still led the club to the Finals, and lifted the Apertura title after defeating UANL 3–1 on aggregate.{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/liga-mx/america-salio-antonio-mohamed-titulo-apertura-2014|title=Salió campeón pero por la puerta de atrás ¿Será 'revancha' de Mohamed ante América?|trans-title=He left as champion but through the backdoor. Would this be Mohamed's 'revenge' over América?|publisher=Medio Tiempo|language=es|date=9 December 2019|accessdate=13 January 2022}}
=Monterrey=
On 16 February 2015, after the release of Carlos Barra as coach, Monterrey appointed Mohamed as their new manager.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/114/mexico/2015/02/16/8991092/monterrey-names-antonio-mohamed-as-new-coach|title=Monterrey names Antonio Mohamed as new coach|publisher=Goal|date=16 February 2015|accessdate=13 January 2022}} He made his debut at the helm of the club five days later, in a 2–1 a victory against Querétaro.
Mohamed remained in charge of the Rayados in the following seasons, taking the club to the CONCACAF Champions League twice (2016 and 2018), but still being knocked out by Panamanian side Árabe Unido in the 2016–17 group stage. On 7 May 2018, he resigned.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-ke/news/monterrey-accepts-mohamed-resignation/mrib2f7qgw071bhlafxl90ctf|title=Monterrey accepts Mohamed resignation|publisher=Goal|date=7 May 2018|accessdate=13 January 2022}}
=Celta=
On 22 May 2018, La Liga club Celta de Vigo appointed Mohamed as manager on a two-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.rccelta.es/index.php/es/antonio-mohamed-entrenador-del-rc-celta-para-las-dos-proximas-temporadas|title=Antonio Mohamed, entrenador del RC Celta para las dos próximas temporadas|trans-title=Antonio Mohamed, coach of RC Celta for the next two seasons|language=es|date=22 May 2018|access-date=22 May 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://en.as.com/en/2018/05/22/football/1527003893_065371.html|title=Antonio Mohamed new Celta Vigo coach|date=22 May 2018|access-date=22 May 2018|work=Diario AS|archive-date=18 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918104157/https://en.as.com/en/2018/05/22/football/1527003893_065371.html|url-status=dead}} He was sacked on 12 November, with the team in 14th after 12 matches.{{cite news|url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2018/11/12/actualidad/1542055509_854458.html|title=El Celta despide a su entrenador Antonio Mohamed|trans-title=Celta dismiss their coach Antonio Mohamed|language=es|date=12 November 2018|access-date=14 November 2018|work=El País|last1=Cudeiro|first1=Juan L.}}
=Fourth spell at Huracán=
On 28 December 2018, Mohamed returned to Huracán, starting his fourth spell as manager of the club.{{cite web|url=https://argentina.as.com/argentina/2018/12/28/futbol/1545998339_500750.html|title=Antonio Mohammed comienza su cuarto ciclo en Huracán|trans-title=Antonio Mohammed starts his fourth spell at Huracán|publisher=Diario AS|language=es|date=28 December 2018|accessdate=13 January 2022}} He resigned the following 23 April, after the club was knocked out of the 2019 Copa Libertadores.{{cite web|url=https://www.tycsports.com/nota/copa-libertadores/2019/04/23/mohamed-renuncio-como-director-tecnico-de-huracan.html|title=Mohamed renunció como director técnico de Huracán|trans-title=Mohamed resigned as manager of Huracán|publisher=TyC Sports|language=es|date=23 April 2019|accessdate=13 January 2022}}
=Return to Monterrey=
On 9 October 2019, Mohamed returned to Mexico and Monterrey, after being named in charge until the end of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/es/noticias/rayados-antonio-mohamed-dt-liga-mx/11b8bb8nhkjdq1uud0u2u9wkuf|title=Rayados confirmó a Antonio Mohamed como su nuevo DT|trans-title=Rayados confirmed Antonio Mohamed as their new manager|publisher=Goal|language=es|date=9 October 2019|accessdate=13 January 2022}} On 25 November of the following year, he left on a mutual agreement.{{cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/claro-mx/futbol/mercado-de-fichajes/2020/11/25/5fbe8e7d46163fe3778b4685.html|title=Antonio Mohamed deja de ser técnico de Rayados|trans-title=Antonio Mohamed leaves as manager of the Rayados|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=25 November 2020|accessdate=13 January 2022}}
=Atlético Mineiro=
On 13 January 2022, Mohamed was appointed as manager of Atlético Mineiro of Brazil.{{Cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/atletico-mg/noticia/el-turco-atletico-mg-oficializa-antonio-mohamed-como-novo-tecnico-contrato-sera-de-um-ano.ghtml|title=El Turco! Atlético Mineiro oficializa Antonio Mohamed como novo técnico, contrato será de um ano|trans-title=El Turco! Atlético Mineiro officially name Antonio Mohamed as new manager, contract will be of one year|publisher=ge|language=pt-BR|date=13 January 2022|accessdate=13 January 2022}} On 20 February 2022, Mohamed won his first title with the club, by beating Flamengo in the penalty shootouts of the Supercopa do Brasil match.{{Cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/supercopa-do-brasil/jogo/20-02-2022/atletico-mg-flamengo.ghtml|title=Atlético-MG vence o Flamengo em longa disputa de pênaltis e conquista a Supercopa do Brasil|trans-title=Atlético-MG beats Flamengo in a long penalty shootout and wins the Brazilian Supercup|publisher=ge|language=pt-BR|date=20 February 2022}} On 2 April 2022, Mohamed won his second trophy with Atlético, beating arch rivals Cruzeiro in the Campeonato Mineiro final with a 3–1 score.{{Cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/atletico-mg/noticia/2022/04/02/uma-conquista-por-mes-atletico-mg-ergue-quarta-taca-em-122-dias.ghtml|title=Uma conquista por mês: Atlético-MG ergue quarta taça em 122 dias|trans-title=One achievement per month: Atlético-MG wins fourth title in 122 days|publisher=ge|language=pt-BR|date=2 April 2022}} He left the club on 22 July 2022, following a string of poor results in the Campeonato Brasileiro and an exit in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.{{Cite web|url=https://ge.globo.com/futebol/times/atletico-mg/noticia/2022/07/22/turco-mohamed-e-demitido-pelo-atletico-mg.ghtml|title=Turco Mohamed é demitido pelo Atlético-MG|trans-title=Turco Mohamed sacked by Atlético-MG|publisher=ge|language=pt-BR|date=22 July 2022}}
=UNAM=
In March 2023, Mohamed returned to Mexico, this time as manager of UNAM. On 12 December 2023, Mohamed stepped down from his position citing personal reasons.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.mx/futbol/mexico/nota/_/id/12984442/pumas-antonio-turco-mohamed-deja-el-equipo-liga-mx|title='Turco' Mohamed deja a Pumas por 'temas personales'|publisher=ESPN México|language=es|date=12 December 2023}}
=Toluca=
On December 11, 2024, Mohamed was named the head coach of Toluca, and within six months, he steered the club to their 11th league championship, ending a 15-year title drought.
Personal life
Mohamed's paternal grandfather was Lebanese-Syrian and his paternal grandmother was Argentine, and his maternal grandfather was Croatian and his maternal grandmother was Chilean.{{Cite web|url=https://www.farodevigo.es/celta-de-vigo/2018/05/23/mil-colores-turco-15954769.html|title=Los mil colores del Turco|date=23 May 2018|website=Faro de Vigo}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.latintimes.com/5-things-you-need-know-about-new-monterrey-rayados-coach-antonio-mohamed-296214/|title=5 Things You Need To Know About New Monterrey Rayados Coach Antonio Mohamed|website=Latin Times|date=16 February 2015|access-date=5 October 2019}} His nickname is El Turco ("The Turk"), following the custom in many Latin American countries of using that nickname for people of Arab descent, whose ancestors arrived from the Ottoman Empire.{{Cite web|url=http://hoy.com.do/por-que-le-dicen-turcos-a-los-inmigrantes-arabes/|title=¿Por qué le dicen "turcos" a los inmigrantes árabes?|trans-title=Why are Arab immigrants called "Turks"?|date=6 September 2015|website=Hoy Digital|language=es-ES|access-date=23 June 2019}}
In June 2006, his nine-year-old son Faryd was killed in a car accident during the World Cup in Germany.{{cite web|title=La disgracia llegó a tierras alemanas|date=4 July 2006|trans-title=Disgrace arrived to German lands|url=https://espndeportes.espn.com/news/story?id=456970|publisher=ESPN Deportes|language=es|access-date=4 July 2006}} Mohamed suffered severe injuries in the accident and was in danger of losing his leg.{{Cite web|url=http://www.vidalatinasd.com/news/2012/Oct/26/antonio-mohamed-suena-con-lo-maximo/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908041523/http://www.vidalatinasd.com/news/2012/Oct/26/antonio-mohamed-suena-con-lo-maximo/|url-status=dead|title=Entrenador de los Xolos, Antonio Mohamed, sueña con lo máximo|archivedate=8 September 2014}} On 29 December 2019, he fulfilled the promise he made to his son by making Monterrey champions of the Liga MX.
His other son Shayr is also a footballer and a forward. Both worked together at Monterrey in 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.marca.com/claro-mx/futbol/liga-mx/2020/07/29/5f20c69a268e3ec4648b4574.html|title=Antonio Mohamed convoca a su hijo Shayr para enfrentar al Toluca|trans-title=Antonio Mohamed calls up his son Shayr to face Toluca|publisher=Marca|language=es|date=28 July 2020|accessdate=13 January 2022}}
Managerial statistics
{{updated|25 May 2025}}
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|+ Managerial record by team and tenure |
rowspan="2"|Team
!rowspan="2"|Nat. !rowspan="2"|From !rowspan="2"|To !colspan="8"|Record !rowspan=2|{{abbr|Ref|Reference}} |
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{{Tooltip|G|Games managed}}
!{{Tooltip|W|Games won}} !{{Tooltip|D|Games drawn}} !{{Tooltip|L|Games lost}} !{{Tooltip|GF|Goals for}} !{{Tooltip|GA|Goals against}} !{{Tooltip|GD|Goal difference}} !{{Tooltip|Win %|Winning percentage}} |
align="left"|Zacatepec
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| July 2003 |align=left| January 2004 {{WDL|30|14|8|8|for=56|against=38|diff=yes}} | |
align="left"|Morelia
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| 24 February 2004 |align=left| 30 June 2004 {{WDL|13|6|2|5|for=20|against=25|diff=yes}} |
align="left"|Querétaro
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| July 2004 |align=left| February 2005 {{WDL|29|12|9|8|for=55|against=49|diff=yes}} | |
align="left"|Chiapas
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| February 2005 |align=left| April 2005 {{WDL|6|1|2|3|for=4|against=7|diff=yes}} | |
align="left"|Huracán
|{{flagicon|Argentina}} |align=left| April 2005 |align=left| July 2006 {{WDL|46|18|10|18|for=65|against=56|diff=yes}} |
align="left"|Huracán
|{{flagicon|Argentina}} |align=left| October 2006 |align=left| September 2007 {{WDL|38|22|11|5|for=64|against=37|diff=yes}} |
align="left"|Veracruz
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| 9 October 2007 |align=left| 27 January 2008 {{WDL|8|2|2|4|for=7|against=18|diff=yes}} |
align="left"|Colón
|{{flagicon|Argentina}} |align=left| 19 March 2008 |align=left| 21 September 2010 {{WDL|97|36|32|29|for=137|against=125|diff=yes}} | |
align="left"|Independiente
|{{flagicon|Argentina}} |align=left| 4 October 2010 |align=left| 4 September 2011 {{WDL|47|14|18|15|for=60|against=56|diff=yes}} | |
align="left"|Tijuana
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| 19 September 2011 |align=left| 24 May 2013 {{WDL|84|36|32|16|for=109|against=82|diff=yes}} |{{cite web|url=https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecadeportes/antonio-mohamed-podria-regresar-a-xolos-de-tijuana-ombb|title=Xolos de Tijuana ya tiene reemplazo de Siboldi|trans-title=Xolos de Tijuana already have the replacement of Siboldi|publisher=Azteca Deportes|language=es|date=1 October 2021|accessdate=13 January 2022}} |
align="left"|Huracán
|{{flagicon|Argentina}} |align=left| 2 July 2013 |align=left| 1 October 2013 {{WDL|10|3|0|7|for=6|against=11|diff=yes}} |
align="left"|América
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| 17 December 2013 |align=left| 14 December 2014 {{WDL|46|23|10|13|for=81|against=46|diff=yes}} |
align="left"|Monterrey
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| 16 February 2015 |align=left| 7 May 2018 {{WDL|172|83|43|46|for=305|against=217|diff=yes}} | |
align="left"|Celta
|{{flagicon|Spain}} |align=left| 22 May 2018 |align=left| 12 November 2018 {{WDL|13|3|6|4|for=23|against=21|diff=yes}} |{{BDFutbol season|l20666|2018-19|accessdate=13 January 2022}} |
align="left"|Huracán
|{{flagicon|Argentina}} |align=left| 28 December 2018 |align=left| 23 April 2019 {{WDL|18|2|6|10|for=11|against=25|diff=yes}} |
align="left"|Monterrey
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| 9 October 2019 |align=left| 25 November 2020 {{WDL|53|23|18|12|for=88|against=65|diff=yes}} | |
align="left"|Atlético Mineiro
|{{flagicon|Brazil}} |align=left| 13 January 2022 |align=left| 22 July 2022 {{WDL|45|27|13|5|for=77|against=36|diff=yes}} | |
align="left"|UNAM
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| 27 March 2023 |align=left| 12 December 2023 {{WDL|27|12|7|8|for=44|against=30|diff=yes}} | |
align="left"|Toluca
|{{flagicon|Mexico}} |align=left| 12 December 2024 |align=left| present {{WDL|23|14|6|3|for=51|against=27|diff=yes}} | |
colspan=4| Career total
{{WDLtot|805|351|235|219|for=1263|against=971|diff=yes}} !— |
Honours
=Player=
=Manager=
;Independiente
;Tijuana
;América
;Monterrey
;Atlético Mineiro
Toluca
=Individual=
- Premios Univision Deportes Best Liga MX Manager: 2014{{cite web | url=https://www.lagalaxy.com/news/landon-donovan-receives-lifetime-achievement-award-premios-univision-deportes | title=Landon Donovan receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Premios Univision Deportes | LA Galaxy }}
- Liga MX Best Manager: 2015–16
- Liga MX Best XI Manager: Clausura 2025https://www.marca.com/mx/futbol/liga-mx/2025/05/28/6836831e46163ffe138b458e.html
- Number 11 retired by Toros Neza as a tribute to his run with the club (1993–98).
References
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External links
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