Matías Almeyda's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Matías Almeyda. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Matías Jesús Almeyda is an Argentine former professional football player and current manager. He is known for his passionate and attacking style of play, both as a player and a coach. Almeyda has managed several clubs, including River Plate, where he led them back to the Argentine Primera División after their historic relegation. He also achieved success with Guadalajara in Mexico, winning multiple titles. Almeyda's managerial career is marked by his ability to instill a strong team spirit and tactical flexibility.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1996: Primera División Title and Copa Libertadores with River Plate

In 1996, Matías Almeyda helped River Plate secure the Primera División title after being inserted in the starting XI, and also won that year's Copa Libertadores.

1996: Silver Medal at Summer Olympics

In 1996, Matías Almeyda represented Argentina at the Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in football.

1998: UEFA Cup Winner's Cup

In 1998-99 Almeyda won the UEFA Cup Winner's Cup as a starter with Lazio.

1999: Voted Best Player

In 1998-99, Matías Almeyda was voted the best player of the competition while playing for Lazio.

2000: League and Coppa Italia Conquest with Lazio

In the 1999–2000 campaign, Matías Almeyda and Lazio achieved league and Coppa Italia conquest.

2011: Primera B Nacional Win

In 2011, Matías Almeyda's River Plate won the Primera B Nacional, earning promotion back to the top division.

November 2015: Copa MX Title with Guadalajara

On November 4, 2015, Matías Almeyda's team won the Copa MX after defeating Club León by a score of 1–0.

2015: Sevilla Win Against Barcelona

On October 5 2025, he guided the team to a 4–1 league victory over defending champions Barcelona. It was Sevilla’s first win against Barcelona since 2015.

July 2016: Supercopa MX Title with Guadalajara

On July 10, 2016, Matías Almeyda's Guadalajara played their first ever Supercopa MX and won their second trophy in under a year by besting C.D. Veracruz 2–0, and as a result qualified to the Libertadores for the first time since 2012.