Ernesto Neyra

Ernesto Milagro Ricardo Neyra Llamosas (born 18 October 1952) is a Peruvian football manager and former player.

Nicknamed Chivo (the goat), he is the older brother of Genaro Neyra, also a footballer in the 1980s.

Biography Club career Like his brother Genaro, Ernesto Neyra is considered one of the idols of FBC Melgar of Arequipa, where he won the Peruvian championship in 1981. The following year, he distinguished himself in the 1982 Copa Libertadores, scoring five goals in six matches for FBC Melgar.

Previously, he had played for Alfonso Ugarte of Puno (Peruvian runners-up in 1975) between 1974 and 1978 before joining Universitario de Deportes of Lima in 1979. He played in two editions of the Copa Libertadores: in 1976 with Alfonso Ugarte (six matches, one goal) and in 1979 with Universitario (three matches, one goal).

Managerial career Having become a coach, Neyra had the opportunity to lead Atlético Universidad in 2005.

Honours Player FBC Melgar Torneo Descentralizado: 1981