Damián Muñoz

Damián Darío Muñoz Galaz (born 13 January 1984) is a Chilean football manager and former player who played as a forward. He is the current manager of Chilean club Curicó Unido.

Career Born in Curicó, Muñoz played professionally for hometown side Curicó Unido, winning the Tercera División in 2005 and the Primera B in 2008, before taking over their women's youth team in 2013. In 2015, he took over the men's team, but also as a youth coach.

In June 2018, Muñoz was named interim manager after Luis Marcoleta resigned. He returned to his previous duties after the appointment of Jaime Vera, but was named assistant manager of the main squad in October 2019.

Muñoz was again interim in November 2020, after Nicolás Larcamón resigned. He was again assistant after the arrival of Martín Palermo, and returned to the interim role after Palermo resigned on 25 July 2021.

On 21 August 2021, Curicó Unido confirmed Muñoz as manager of the main squad. He qualified the club to the Copa Libertadores for the first time ever in 2022, before being sacked on 22 May 2023.

In the first half of 2025, Muñoz led San Luis de Quillota.

Personal life His father, Mario, deceased in 2012, was the president of Curicó Unido from 1998 to 1999.

Honours Player Curicó Unido Tercera División: Primera B: 2008