Héctor Cúper

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Héctor Cúper

| full_name = Héctor Raúl Cúper

| image = Héctor Cúper.jpg

| image_size =

| caption = Cúper as Egypt manager at the 2018 FIFA World Cup

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1955|11|16|df=y}}

| birth_place = Santa Fe, Argentina

| height = 1.78 m

| position = Centre back

| currentclub =

| years1 = 1976–1977

| caps1 = 5

| goals1 = 0

| clubs1 = Ferro Carril Oeste

| years2 = 1977–1978

| caps2 = 6

| goals2 = 2

| clubs2 = Independiente Rivadavia

| years3 = 1978–1988

| caps3 = 424

| goals3 = 24

| clubs3 = Ferro Carril Oeste

| years4 = 1988–1992

| caps4 = 132

| goals4 = 8

| clubs4 = Huracán

| totalcaps = 567

| totalgoals = 34

| nationalyears1 = 1984

| nationalcaps1 = 3

| nationalgoals1 = 0

| nationalteam1 = Argentina

| manageryears1 = 1993–1995

| managerclubs1 = Huracán

| manageryears2 = 1995–1997

| managerclubs2 = Lanús

| manageryears3 = 1997–1999

| managerclubs3 = Mallorca

| manageryears4 = 1999–2001

| managerclubs4 = Valencia

| manageryears5 = 2001–2003

| managerclubs5 = Inter Milan

| manageryears6 = 2004–2006

| managerclubs6 = Mallorca

| manageryears7 = 2007

| managerclubs7 = Real Betis

| manageryears8 = 2008

| managerclubs8 = Parma

| manageryears9 = 2008–2009

| managerclubs9 = Georgia

| manageryears10 = 2009–2011

| managerclubs10 = Aris Thessaloniki

| manageryears11 = 2011

| managerclubs11 = Racing Santander

| manageryears12 = 2011–2013

| managerclubs12 = Orduspor

| manageryears13 = 2013–2014

| managerclubs13 = Al Wasl

| manageryears14 = 2015–2018

| managerclubs14 = Egypt

| manageryears15 = 2018–2019

| managerclubs15 = Uzbekistan

| manageryears16 = 2021–2022

| managerclubs16 = DR Congo

| manageryears17 = 2023–2024

| managerclubs17 = Syria

| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport|Men's football}}

{{MedalCountry|{{fb|EGY}}}} (as manager)

}}

Héctor Raúl Cúper ({{IPA|es|ˈeɣtoɾ ˈkupeɾ}}; born 16 November 1955) is an Argentine football manager and former player who was most recently head coach of the Syria national team.

As a player, he was a defender who spent most of his career at Ferro Carril Oeste, where he played 463 games. His nickname was "Cabezón" ("Big head").{{Cite web|date=|work=LaFerropedia|title=Statistics of Cuper as a player|url=https://laferropedia.com/jugador-317/}}

He made his managerial breakthrough at Mallorca, reaching the Copa del Rey final in 1998 and the final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup a year later, as well as a best-ever third-place finish. In two years at Valencia, he reached the UEFA Champions League final twice, earning a move to Italy's Internazionale in 2001.

Cúper also managed Betis and Racing Santander in La Liga, and Parma in Serie A. He later coached the national teams of Georgia, Egypt, Uzbekistan and DR Congo, taking the second of those countries to the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations final and a place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life

Cúper's great-grandfather was an Englishman whose surname was Cooper, who migrated to Santa Fe Province in Argentina and married an indigenous woman. However, the majority of his heritage is Italian.{{cite news |last1=Segurola |first1=Santiago |title=El hombre inescrutable |url=https://elpais.com/diario/2001/05/21/deportes/990396028_850215.html |access-date=21 September 2021 |work=El País |date=20 May 2001 |language=Spanish}}

He was born in Chábas,{{NFT player|id=37846|name=Cúper, Héctor|access-date=28 April 2013}} a small settlement in Santa Fe. His mother died at the age of 20, months after the birth of his younger brother, and he was raised by his grandmother.

Playing career

As with most aspiring footballers in Chábas in the 1960s, Cúper moved to Buenos Aires to pursue his career. He took leave from his job at a bank to search for a team in the capital city, eventually being signed by Ferro Carril Oeste. While at the club, he won the Argentine Primera División in 1982 and 1984.

Managerial career

=Early career=

Cúper started his coaching career with Huracán, a year and a half after his retirement. He led the club to the 2nd place in the Clausura 1994 tournament, eventually losing the last match against the rivals for the title Independiente. In 1995 he moved to Lanús, where he won his first trophy as manager, the Copa CONMEBOL.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}

In the summer of 1997, he was hired by Mallorca, and in the very first season he drove the modest club to the final of the Copa del Rey, which he would lose against Barcelona, but won the 1998 Supercopa de España against the same opponent.{{cite news |last1=Bazúa |first1=J. |title=Supercopa de España 1998: el club estrena la vitrina |trans-title=Supercopa de España 1998: the club starts off the trophy cabinet|url=https://www.diariodemallorca.es/especiales/centenario-rcd-mallorca/2016/03/supercopa-espana-1998-club-estrena-vitrina-n975_9_27901.html |access-date=7 February 2020 |work=Diario de Mallorca |date=7 March 2016 |language=es}} The following season the team reached the final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, where they lost to Lazio at Villa Park.{{cite news |title=Freeze frame Villa Park May, 1999: Lazio win the last ever UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final |url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/freeze-frame-villa-park-may-1999-lazio-win-the-last-ever-uefa-cup-winners-cup-final-1-1353059 |access-date=7 February 2020 |work=The Scotsman |date=23 May 2009}} That season Mallorca also recorded their best-ever La Liga finish of 3rd, allowing the team to play in the UEFA Champions League.{{cite news |title=El Mallorca vivió su mejor época con Antonio Asensio|trans-title=Mallorca experienced their best season with Antonio Asensio|url=https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2001/04/20/sociedad/987801696.html |access-date=13 May 2023 |work=El Mundo |date=21 April 2001 |language=Spanish}}

=Valencia=

In March 1999, Valencia manager Claudio Ranieri stated that he wanted Cúper to be his successor when he left at the end of the season;{{cite news |last1=Ros |first1=Cayetano |title=Ranieri recomendó al Valencia que contratara a Héctor Cúper|trans-title=Ranieri recommended that Valencia sign Héctor Cúper |url=https://elpais.com/diario/1999/03/09/deportes/920934003_850215.html |access-date=7 February 2020 |work=El País |date=9 March 1999 |language=es}} Cúper turned down a new contract at Mallorca and left in June.{{cite news |title=Héctor Cúper deja el Mallorca |trans-title=Héctor Cúper leaves Mallorca|url=https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/1999/mayo/31/deportes/mallorca.html |access-date=7 February 2020 |work=El Mundo |date=31 May 1999 |language=es}} At Valencia, he won another Supercopa de España but lost the final of the Champions League two consecutive times; in 2000 against Real Madrid, and in 2001 against Bayern Munich on penalty shoot-out.{{cite news |title=Bayern crowned European champions |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1346307.stm |access-date=7 February 2020 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=23 May 2001}}

=Internazionale=

On 22 June 2001, Cúper was hired by Italian club Internazionale, replacing Marco Tardelli.{{cite news |title=Cuper named Inter Milan's new coach |url=http://www.irishtimes.com/news/cuper-named-inter-milan-s-new-coach-1.387981 |newspaper=The Irish Times |date=22 June 2001 |access-date=12 October 2016}} In his first season, the club started the final day on 5 May 2002 in pole position for a first Scudetto since 1989, but lost to Lazio and handed the title to rivals Juventus, retreating to the 3rd place.{{cite news |last1=Labbate |first1=Antonio |title=Remembering May 5, 2002 |url=https://www.football-italia.net/18421/remembering-may-5-2002 |access-date=7 February 2020 |publisher=Football Italia |date=4 May 2012}}

In the 2002–03 season, Cúper's team ended up at 2nd place in Serie A and lost in the semi-finals of UEFA Champions League to city rivals AC Milan on the away goals rule, despite both teams playing their home games at the San Siro.{{cite news |title=AC Milan edge out Inter |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/3021221.stm |access-date=7 February 2020 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 May 2003}} He was fired from the club on 19 October 2003, after six matches of the 2003–04 season, when the team was in 8th place.{{cite news |first=Martin |last=Richardson |title=Cuper fails Italian test |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3206004.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=19 October 2003 |access-date=12 October 2016}}

=Mallorca return, Betis, Parma=

File:Cuper Hector (cropped).jpg in May 2008]]

On 2 November 2004 Cúper returned to Mallorca after the sacking of Benito Floro, with the team 19th after 10 matches.{{cite news |title=Cuper back at struggling Mallorca |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/11/02/spain.cuper/ |access-date=7 February 2020 |publisher=CNN |date=2 November 2004}} He saved the team from relegation on the last day, and made several signings, but resigned on 14 February 2006 with the team last following a nine-game winless run.{{cite news |title=Mallorca coach Hector Cuper resigns |url=https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/sport/mallorca-coach-hector-cuper-resigns-554235 |access-date=7 February 2020 |publisher=IOL |date=14 February 2006}}

On 16 July 2007, Cúper was revealed as the new manager of Real Betis on a one-year deal.{{cite news |first=Simon |last=Baskett |title=Betis unveil new coach Cuper, announce signings |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-28509820070716 |work=Reuters |date=17 July 2007 |access-date=12 October 2016 |archive-date=13 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413153609/https://in.reuters.com/article/idINIndia-28509820070716 |url-status=dead }} He was sacked on 2 December with the team 19th after losing at home to Atlético Madrid.{{cite news |title=El Betis destituye a Héctor Cúper|trans-title=Betis dismiss Héctor Cúper |url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2007/12/03/actualidad/1196670112_850215.html |access-date=7 February 2020 |work=El País |date=3 December 2007 |language=es}}

On 11 March 2008, he was unveiled as the new boss of relegation-battling Serie A team Parma, replacing Domenico Di Carlo at the helm of the Gialloblù. He was then sacked two months later before the final game of the season after winning only two in 10 matches as manager, this eventually leading to Parma's relegation to Serie B.{{cite news |title=Parma sack coach Cuper with one match of the season remaining |url=https://www.thestar.com.my/sport/other-sport/2008/05/14/parma-sack-coach-cuper-with-one-match-of-the-season-remaining |access-date=7 February 2020 |work=The Star |date=14 May 2008}}

=2008–2013=

In August 2008, Cúper became the head coach of the Georgia national team. He agreed to step down in November 2009 before the expiration of his contract, having taken just three points and no wins in 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification.{{cite news |last1=Coerts |first1=Stefan |title=Hector Cuper Resigns As Georgia Coach |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/755/europe/2009/11/03/1601640/hector-cuper-resigns-as-georgia-coach |access-date=7 February 2020 |publisher=Goal |date=3 November 2009}}

On 3 November 2009, Cúper agreed to continue his managerial career with Greek club Aris Thessaloniki until the end of the 2009–10 season.{{cite news |title=Cúper es el nuevo entrenador del Aris Salónica|trans-title=Cúper is the new manager of Aris Thessaloniki|url=https://www.infobae.com/2009/11/03/481974-cuper-es-el-nuevo-entrenador-del-aris-salonica/ |access-date=22 December 2022 |publisher=Infobae |date=3 November 2009 |language=Spanish}} On 15 December, he extended his contract with Aris until June 2011. On 24 April Cúper lost another final, this time in the Greek Football Cup against Panathinaikos.{{cite news |last1=Túnez |first1=Javier Martín |title=El hombre que no sabe ganar finales|trans-title=The man who doesn't know how to win finals|url=https://www.diariodemallorca.es/deportes/2017/02/08/hombre-ganar-finales-3468589.html |access-date=22 December 2022 |work=Diario de Mallorca |date=8 February 2017 |language=Spanish}}

In the 2010–11 season, Cúper lead Aris in its first participation in the Round of 32 of the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League, taking the club to second place in Group B with 10 points, after two surprise wins against Atlético Madrid. On 18 January 2011 after some bad results in Greece, Cúper decided to step down from his managerial position.{{cite news |last1=Wood |first1=Graham |title=FUTBOL-Argentino Cúper renuncia como DT del Aris griego|trans-title=FOOTBALL-Argentine Cúper resigns as manager of Greece's Aris |url=https://www.notimerica.com/deportes/noticia-futbol-argentino-cuper-renuncia-dt-aris-griego-20110118225058.html |access-date=22 December 2022 |publisher=Notimérica |date=18 January 2011 |language=Spanish}}

On 29 June 2011, Cúper returned to La Liga with Racing Santander, signing for one season. However, after five months he left the last-placed team by mutual agreement with the board.{{cite news |last1=Higgins |first1=Marcus |title=Racing Santander sack coach Hector Cuper |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spanish-football/2011/11/30/2780678/racing-santander-sack-coach-hector-cuper |access-date=7 February 2020 |publisher=Goal |date=30 November 2011}}

Cúper signed a contract with Süper Lig side Orduspor on 19 December 2011,[http://www.rs.goal.com/en/news/467/turkey/2011/12/19/2809963/hector-cuper-to-take-over-orduspor-report "Hector Cuper to take over Orduspor"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924092407/http://www.rs.goal.com/en/news/467/turkey/2011/12/19/2809963/hector-cuper-to-take-over-orduspor-report |date=24 September 2015 }}. Goal. 19 December 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2013. but left by mutual consent on 13 April 2013.[http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/hector-cuper-ends-journey-with-turkeys-orduspor.aspx?pageID=238&nid=44899 "Hector Cuper ends journey with Turkey’s Orduspor"]. Hürriyet Daily News. 14 April 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2013.

On 14 November 2013, Cúper was announced as new head coach of the UAE League side Al Wasl.{{cite web|url=http://proleague.ae/en/news/hector-cuper-alwasl.html|title=Al Wasl introduce new head coach Hector Cuper|publisher=UAE Pro League Committee|access-date=16 November 2013}} He was sacked on 4 March 2014 due to poor results.{{cite news |first=Ahmed |last=Rizvi |title=Al Wasl part ways with Hector Cuper after brief, disappointing tenure |url=http://www.thenational.ae/sport/al-wasl-part-ways-with-hector-cuper-after-brief-disappointing-tenure |work=The National |date=5 March 2014 |access-date=19 October 2014}}

=Return to international football=

==Egypt==

File:KSA-EGY (1).jpg

On 2 March 2015, the Egyptian Football Association appointed Cúper as the new manager of their national football team.{{cite web|url=http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/6/52/124309/Sports/National-Teams/UPDATE--Argentinean-Hector-Cuper-appointed-Egypt-c.aspx |title=Argentinean Héctor Cúper appointed Egypt coach in surprise move |work=Ahram Online |access-date=2 March 2015 }} At the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations, he led the team to the final, which they lost 2–1 to Cameroon.{{cite news |last1=Wilson |first1=Jonathan |title=Afcon 2017: Cameroon's Aboubakar wins final with late goal against Egypt |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/feb/05/africa-cup-nations-final-cameroon-egypt |access-date=7 February 2020 |work=The Guardian |date=5 February 2017}}

He led Egypt to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance in the tournament since 1990, after defeating Congo by 2–1. His contract was due to expire at the end of the tournament, and negotiations were postponed until its conclusion.{{Cite web | title = Cuper to discuss renewal of contract with Pharaohs after World Cup: EFA president | work = Ahram Online | date = 24 May 2018 | access-date = 27 June 2018 | url = http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/6/52/300156/Sports/National-Teams/Cuper-to-discuss-renewal-of-his-contract-with-Phar.aspx}} Following defeats in Egypt's three group games at the tournament, it was announced that Cúper's contract would not be renewed.{{Cite web | title = Egypt manager Hector Cuper leaves his role after World Cup exit | publisher = BBC Sport | date = 26 June 2018 | access-date = 27 June 2018 | url = https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44623456}}

==Uzbekistan==

On 1 August 2018, Cúper became head coach of the Uzbekistan national team, signing a contract that would take him through to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.{{Cite web | title = Football: Argentine Hector Cuper takes over as Uzbekistan head coach | publisher = Channel NewsAsia | date = 2 August 2018 | access-date = 2 August 2018 | url = https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/football-argentine-hector-cuper-takes-over-as-uzbekistan-head-10583626 | archive-date = 13 April 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190413153608/https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/football-argentine-hector-cuper-takes-over-as-uzbekistan-head-10583626 | url-status = dead }} He was sacked in September 2019 after a shock 2–0 loss away to Palestine in the first qualifying game for that tournament.{{cite news |title=Uzbekistan dismiss head coach Hector Cuper after FIFA World Cup Qualifiers defeat to Palestine |url=https://www.foxsportsasia.com/football/asian-football/fifa-wc-asian-qualifiers/1176277/uzbekistan-dismiss-head-coach-hector-cuper-after-fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-defeat-to-palestine/ |access-date=7 February 2020 |publisher=Fox Sports Asia |date=23 September 2019}}

==DR Congo==

On 13 May 2021, Cúper was appointed manager of the DR Congo.{{cite news |title=Cuper nommé sélectionneur de la République démocratique du Congo |trans-title=Cúper named manager of DR Congo|url=https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Cuper-nomme-selectionneur-de-la-republique-democratique-du-congo/1251837 |access-date=21 September 2021 |work=L'Équipe |date=13 May 2021 |language=French}} He lost 1–0 away to Tunisia in a friendly on his debut on 5 June.{{cite news |last1=Khouini |first1=Khaled |title=La RDC perd, mais ne déçoit pas : Un onze en reconstruction |trans-title=The DRC lose, but do not disappoint: an XI in reconstruction|url=https://lapresse.tn/99522/la-rdc-perd-mais-ne-decoit-pas-un-onze-en-reconstruction/ |access-date=21 September 2021 |work=La Presse |date=7 June 2021 |language=French}} In March 2022, his team missed out on the 2022 FIFA World Cup after a 5–2 aggregate playoff loss to Morocco.{{cite news |title=L'Algérie et le Cameroun en prolongations, le Maroc et la Tunisie iront au Qatar !|trans-title=Algeria and Cameroon in extra time, Morocco and Tunisia are going to Qatar! |url=https://www.onzemondial.com/selections/l-algerie-et-le-cameroun-en-prolongations-le-maroc-et-la-tunisie-iront-au-qatar-769416 |access-date=29 March 2022 |publisher=Onze Mondial |date=29 March 2022 |language=French}} He was dismissed on 9 June 2022, having lost to Gabon and Sudan in the first 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.{{cite news |title=Hector Cuper: Argentine coach sacked by DR Congo after qualifying defeats |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/africa/61750634 |access-date=22 December 2022 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=9 June 2022}}

==Syria==

On 2 February 2023, Cúper became the head coach of the Syria national team on a contract of undisclosed length.{{cite news |title=Cuper takes over as Syria coach |url=https://www.beinsports.com/en/football/news/cuper-takes-over-as-syria-coach/2032945 |access-date=6 February 2023 |publisher=beIN SPORTS |date=2 February 2023 }} He managed to recruit three of his countrymen with Syrian descent, Ezequiel Ham, Ibrahim Hesar and Jalil Elías, ahead of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup held in Qatar. Under Cúper, Syria qualified to the knockout phase of the Asian tournament as one of the best third-placed teams following a 1–0 victory over India, the first time ever Syria managed to do so after six previous participations ended in the group stages.{{cite web |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240123-syria-beat-india-to-reach-asian-cup-knockouts-for-first-time |title=Syria beat India to reach Asian Cup knockouts for first time |publisher=France 24 |date=23 January 2024 }}

In February 2024, he extended his contract with the national team, committing to stay on board for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.{{cite web |url=https://www.kingfut.com/2024/02/08/hector-cuper-el-hadary-syria/ |title=Héctor Cúper & Essam El-Hadary extend Syria national team contract |publisher=Kingfut |date=8 February 2024 }} However, following two away defeats, 1–0 to North Korea,{{cite web |url=https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/asian_qualifiers/news/group_b_dpr_korea_1-0_syria.html |title=Asian Qualifiers - Group B: DPR Korea 1-0 Syria |publisher=AFC |date=6 June 2024 }} and 5–0 to Japan, during the 2026 World Cup qualification, resulting in Syria's failure to qualify for the World Cup, Cúper resigned from his position as head coach of Syria.{{cite web |url=https://sana.sy/en/?p=332403 |title=Héctor Cúper resigns, Syria loses to Japan 0-5 in the twin qualifiers to world Cup and Asia |publisher=SANA |date=11 June 2024 }}

Managerial statistics

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
rowspan="2"\|Team !rowspan="2"\|From !rowspan="2"\|To !colspan="6"\|Record
G	W	D	L	Win %	Ref
align=left\|Huracán \|align=left\|1 July 1993 \|align=left\|30 June 1995 {{WDL\|63\|21\|19\|23}} \|
align=left\|Lanús \|align=left\|1 July 1995 \|align=left\|30 June 1997 {{WDL\|72\|33\|22\|17}} \|
align=left\|Mallorca \|align=left\|10 July 1997 \|align=left\|31 May 1999 {{WDL\|102\|49\|26\|27}} \|
align=left\|Valencia \|align=left\|1 July 1999 \|align=left\|30 June 2001 {{WDL\|120\|59\|32\|29}} \|
align=left\|Internazionale \|align=left\|22 June 2001 \|align=left\|17 October 2003 {{WDL\|110\|57\|31\|22}} \|
align=left\|Mallorca \|align=left\|2 November 2004 \|align=left\|13 February 2006 {{WDL\|54\|13\|14\|27}} \|
align=left\|Real Betis \|align=left\|14 July 2007 \|align=left\|2 December 2007 {{WDL\|14\|2\|5\|7}} \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.skysports.com/real-betis-results/2007-08 \|title=2007–08 Real Betis results \|publisher=Sky Sports \|access-date=12 October 2016}}
align=left\|Parma \|align=left\|11 March 2008 \|align=left\|12 May 2008 {{WDL\|10\|2\|3\|5}} \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.espnfc.co.uk/team/parma/115/fixtures?leagueId=0&season=2007 \|title=2007–08 Parma F.C. results \|website=ESPN FC \|access-date=12 October 2016}}
align=left\|Georgia \|align=left\|8 August 2008 \|align=left\|15 October 2009 {{WDL\|16\|1\|4\|11}} \|
align=left\|Aris \|align=left\|8 November 2009 \|align=left\|18 January 2011 {{WDL\|62\|26\|14\|22}} \|
align=left\|Racing Santander \|align=left\|1 July 2011 \|align=left\|29 November 2011 {{WDL\|13\|1\|6\|6}} \|{{cite web \|url=http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=1710 \|title=Héctor Cúper managerial statistics \|website=Soccerbase \|access-date=12 October 2016}}
align=left\|Orduspor \|align=left\|20 December 2011 \|align=left\|13 April 2013 {{WDL\|50\|14\|18\|18}} \|
align=left\|Al Wasl \|align=left\|12 November 2013 \|align=left\|4 March 2014 {{WDL\|16\|4\|3\|9}} \|
align=left\|Egypt \|align=left\|2 March 2015 \|align=left\|26 June 2018 {{WDL\|38\|19\|7\|12}} \|{{cite web \|url=https://www.fifa.com/live-scores/teams/country=egy/men/matches/index.html#year2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410070219/http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/teams/country=egy/men/matches/index.html#year2015 \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=10 April 2016 \|title=Egypt matches \|publisher=FIFA \|access-date=12 October 2016}}{{cite web \|url=http://africanfootball.com/team/32/Egypt/484/2017-Africa-Cup-of-Nations-Qualifiers/ \|title=Egypt \|website=AfricanFootball \|access-date=12 October 2016}}{{cite web \|url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/teams/658/egypt/results \|title=Egypt \|website=The World Game \|access-date=12 October 2016}}
align=left\|Uzbekistan \|align=left\|1 August 2018 \|align=left\|23 September 2019 {{WDL\|17\|7\|4\|6}} \|
align=left\|DR Congo \|align=left\|13 May 2021 \|align=left\|9 June 2022 {{WDL\|14\|3\|4\|7}} \|
align=left\|Syria \|align=left\|2 February 2023 \|align=left\|11 June 2024 {{WDL\|17\|5\|6\|6}} \|
colspan="3"\| Total {{WDLtot\|789\|319\|219\|251}} \|—

class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"

rowspan="2"|Team

!rowspan="2"|From

!rowspan="2"|To

!colspan="6"|Record

Win %

Ref

align=left|Huracán

|align=left|1 July 1993

|align=left|30 June 1995

align=left|Lanús

|align=left|1 July 1995

|align=left|30 June 1997

align=left|Mallorca

|align=left|10 July 1997

|align=left|31 May 1999

align=left|Valencia

|align=left|1 July 1999

|align=left|30 June 2001

align=left|Internazionale

|align=left|22 June 2001

|align=left|17 October 2003

align=left|Mallorca

|align=left|2 November 2004

|align=left|13 February 2006

align=left|Real Betis

|align=left|14 July 2007

|align=left|2 December 2007

|{{cite web |url=http://www.skysports.com/real-betis-results/2007-08 |title=2007–08 Real Betis results |publisher=Sky Sports |access-date=12 October 2016}}

align=left|Parma

|align=left|11 March 2008

|align=left|12 May 2008

|{{cite web |url=http://www.espnfc.co.uk/team/parma/115/fixtures?leagueId=0&season=2007 |title=2007–08 Parma F.C. results |website=ESPN FC |access-date=12 October 2016}}

align=left|Georgia

|align=left|8 August 2008

|align=left|15 October 2009

align=left|Aris

|align=left|8 November 2009

|align=left|18 January 2011

align=left|Racing Santander

|align=left|1 July 2011

|align=left|29 November 2011

|{{cite web |url=http://www.soccerbase.com/managers/manager.sd?manager_id=1710 |title=Héctor Cúper managerial statistics |website=Soccerbase |access-date=12 October 2016}}

align=left|Orduspor

|align=left|20 December 2011

|align=left|13 April 2013

align=left|Al Wasl

|align=left|12 November 2013

|align=left|4 March 2014

align=left|Egypt

|align=left|2 March 2015

|align=left|26 June 2018

|{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/live-scores/teams/country=egy/men/matches/index.html#year2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410070219/http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/teams/country=egy/men/matches/index.html#year2015 |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 April 2016 |title=Egypt matches |publisher=FIFA |access-date=12 October 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://africanfootball.com/team/32/Egypt/484/2017-Africa-Cup-of-Nations-Qualifiers/ |title=Egypt |website=AfricanFootball |access-date=12 October 2016}}{{cite web |url=http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/teams/658/egypt/results |title=Egypt |website=The World Game |access-date=12 October 2016}}

align=left|Uzbekistan

|align=left|1 August 2018

|align=left|23 September 2019

align=left|DR Congo

|align=left|13 May 2021

|align=left|9 June 2022

align=left|Syria

|align=left|2 February 2023

|align=left|11 June 2024

colspan="3"| Total

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Honours

=Player=

Ferro Carril Oeste

Primera División: 1982 Nacional, 1984 Nacional

Huracán

Primera B Nacional: 1989–90

=Manager=

Huracán

Primera División runner-up: 1994 Clausura

Lanús

Copa CONMEBOL: 1996

Mallorca

Supercopa de España: 1998
Copa del Rey runner-up: 1997–98
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup runner-up: 1998–99

Valencia

Supercopa de España: 1999
UEFA Champions League runner-up: 1999–2000,{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/football/762837.stm |title=Real storm to Cup glory |website=BBC Sport |date=24 May 2020 |access-date=31 May 2021}} 2000–01{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/champions_league/1346307.stm |title=Bayern crowned European champions |website=BBC Sport |date=23 May 2001 |access-date=31 May 2021}}

Aris FC Thessaloniki