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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Franco and the second or maternal family name is López.
Tony Franco
Personal information
Full name Antonio Franco López
Date of birth (1981-08-28) 28 August 1981 (age 43)
Place of birth Caracas, Venezuela
Team information
Current team
 Marítimo de La Guaira (manager)
Managerial career
Years Team
2013–2015 Mineros (assistant)
2015 Mineros
2015 Carabobo
2016 Caracas
2017 Aragua
2018 Atlético Venezuela
2019 Izarra (assistant)
2019 Izarra (interim)
2020 Carabobo
2020–2021 Izarra (assistant)
2021 Izarra (interim)
2021 Yaracuyanos
2022 Carabobo
2023 Mineros
2023 Monagas
2024– Marítimo de La Guaira

Antonio "Tony" Franco López (born 28 August 1981) is a Venezuelan football manager, currently in charge of Marítimo de La Guaira. He began his managerial career at a young age, showing a strong aptitude for leadership and strategy on the field. Before taking the helm at Marítimo de La Guaira, Franco had several stints with various clubs, honing his skills and developing a reputation for his tactical acumen. His managerial style is often described as dynamic and adaptive, focusing on both defensive solidity and creative attacking play. Over the years, Franco has been instrumental in promoting young talent, integrating promising players into the first team and helping them develop their potential. Under his guidance, Marítimo de La Guaira has seen significant improvements in their league standings and overall performance. Franco's success at the club level has also brought him into consideration for national team roles, reflecting his growing influence in Venezuelan football. Additionally, he has been involved in several community outreach programs, using football as a tool for social development and youth engagement. Franco continues to be a prominent figure in the Venezuelan football scene, respected for his contributions both on and off the pitch. His career trajectory suggests a bright future, potentially leading to opportunities in larger leagues or national team management.

Career

Born in Caracas, Franco was an assistant of Richard Páez and Marcos Mathías at Mineros de Guayana before being appointed manager of the club in March 2015.[1] In October of that year, he replaced Jhonny Ferreira at the helm of Carabobo.[2]

On 28 November 2015, Franco was announced as manager of Caracas for the 2016 campaign.[3] Sacked on 25 November,[4] he was named at the helm of Aragua on 5 December.[5]

On 25 March 2018, Franco was appointed manager of Atlético Venezuela, after agreeing to a contract until December 2019.[6] He left the club on 5 November,[7] and subsequently moved to Europe to study.

In July 2019, Franco joined Spanish club CD Izarra's coaching staff as an assistant of Unai Jáuregui.[8] He was an interim manager for one match after Jáuregui left in October, but left the club on 14 December;[9] the following day, he was appointed in charge of Carabobo back in his home country.[10]

Franco left Carabobo on 29 October 2020,[11] and subsequently returned to Izarra, again as an assistant. He was the latter's interim manager the following January,[12] but left in April.[13]

On 20 May 2021, Franco was appointed manager of Yaracuyanos,[14] but resigned on 23 September.[15] He returned to Carabobo on 4 July 2022, in the place of Kike García,[16] but was himself dismissed on 7 October.[17]

On 27 January 2023, Franco returned to Mineros,[18] but left on a mutual agreement on 13 April.[19] On 10 July, he was named manager of Monagas after Jhonny Ferreira was appointed the club's sporting director,[20] leaving on 19 October as his contract would not be renewed.[21]

References

  1. ^ "Apesar de derrota para Cruzeiro, Mineros de Guayana efetiva Antonio Franco como treinador" [Despite the defeat against Cruzeiro, Mineros de Guayana turn Antonio Franco as permanent manager] (in Brazilian Portuguese). SuperEsportes. 20 March 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Antonio Franco será el nuevo director técnico del Carabobo Fútbol Club" [Antonio Franco will be the new manager of Carabobo Fútbol Club] (in Spanish). Balonazos. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Caracas FC anuncia a Antonio Franco como sustituto de Saragó para la temporada 2016" [Caracas FC announce Antonio Franco as the replacement of Saragó for the 2016 season] (in Spanish). El Cooperante. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Caracas FC despidió a su DT Antonio Franco" [Caracas FC sacked their manager Antonio Franco] (in Spanish). Analítica. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  5. ^ "El Aragua FC presentó a Antonio Franco como su nuevo entrenador" [Aragua FC presented Antonio Franco as their new manager] (in Spanish). Balonazos. 5 December 2016. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  6. ^ ""Tony" Franco es el nuevo timonel del Atlético" ["Tony" Franco is the new manager of Atlético] (in Spanish). Atlético Venezuela CF. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  7. ^ "Antonio Franco terminó su etapa con el Atlético Venezuela" [Antonio Franco ended his period with Atlético Venezuela] (in Spanish). Atlético Venezuela CF. 2 November 2018. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  8. ^ "Antonio Franco será asistente técnico en el CD Izarra de España" [Antonio Franco will be assistant manager at Spain's CD Izarra] (in Spanish). Balonazos. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  9. ^ "COMUNICADO OFICIAL | Tony Franco abandona el club y ficha por el Carabobo F.C. de la primera división venezolana" [OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | Tony Franco leaves the club and signs for Carabobo F.C. of the Venezuelan first division] (in Spanish). CD Izarra. 14 December 2019. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  10. ^ "Antonio Franco asumirá las riendas del Carabobo FC" [Antonio Franco will take the reins of Carabobo FC] (in Spanish). El Carabobeño. 15 December 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  11. ^ "Antonio Franco deja el banquillo granate" [Antonio Franco leaves the granate bench] (in Spanish). Carabobo FC. 29 October 2020. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  12. ^ "El nuevo Izarra echa a rodar" [The new Izarra is up and running] (in Spanish). Noticias de Navarra. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  13. ^ "Pablo Álvarez regresa al banquillo del Izarra" [Pablo Álvarez returns to Izarra's bench] (in Spanish). Noticias de Navarra. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  14. ^ "Antonio "Tony" Franco se encargó como nuevo Director Técnico de Yaracuyanos por la temporada 2021" [Antonio "Tony" Franco is named as manager of Yaracuyanos for the 2021 season] (in Spanish). Balonazos. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  15. ^ Yaracuyanos Fútbol Club [@FCYaracuyanos] (23 September 2021). "#Primera Antonio Franco no continuará en el banquillo de Yaracuyanos" [#Primera Antonio Franco will not continue on the bench of Yaracuyanos] (Tweet) (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 September 2021 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ "Antonio Franco reemplazó a Enrique García en el banquillo del Carabobo FC" [Antonio Franco replacd Enrique García on the bench of Carabobo FC] (in Spanish). La Vinotinto. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  17. ^ "Antonio "Tony" Franco sale del Carabobo FC que le encomendó el banquillo a Enrique Maggiolo" [Antonio Tony Franco leaves Carabobo FC, which entrusted the bench to Enrique Maggiolo] (in Spanish). Balonazos. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  18. ^ "Tony Franco tuvo su primera práctica con Mineros de Guayana" [Tony Franco had his first training session with Mineros de Guayana] (in Spanish). Correo del Caroní. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  19. ^ "Tony Franco termina su vínculo con Mineros de Guayana" [Tony Franco ends his link with Mineros de Guayana] (in Spanish). Correo del Caroní. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  20. ^ "Monagas SC nombró a Tony Franco como nuevo DT y a Jhonny Ferreira de Director Deportivo" [Monagas SC appointed Tony Franco as new manager and Jhonny Ferreira as Sporting Director] (in Spanish). Balonazos. 11 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  21. ^ "El entrenador Tony Franco no seguirá con el Monagas SC anunció el equipo oriental" [Manager Tony Franco will not continue with Monagas SC announced the oriental club] (in Spanish). Balonazos. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
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