Francisco Olazar

Francisco Olazar (10 July 1885 – 21 September 1958) was an Argentine football player and coach. He played as a central midfielder.

At club level, Olazar spent his entire career playing for Racing Club, winning eight Primera División league titles and eight national cups. He also played for and managed the Argentina national team, being the manager at the 1930 FIFA World Cup.

He was regarded as one of the best Argentine centre-half of this time.

Career Olazar jumping to head the ball in a match v. San Isidro, 1919

Player Olazar was born in Quilmes.

Playing as a central midfielder, Olazar was an integral part of the Racing Club team that was known for their playing style and success, winning seven consecutive Primera División titles from 1913 to 1919, He was one of the Racing Club's most notable players because of his technique and strength in recovering the ball.

Manager After retiring as a player, Olazar turned to coaching and managed the Argentina team that won the Copa América in 1929. He was also the team's coach of the team that participated in the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, where he and technical director Juan José Tramutola managed La Albiceleste to second place behind hosts Uruguay.

Honours Player Racing Club Primera División (8): 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1921 Copa de Honor: 1912, 1913, 1915, 1917 Copa Ibarguren: 1913, 1914, 1916, 1917 Copa de Honor Cousenier: 1913 Copa Aldao: 1917, 1918

Manager Argentina Copa América: 1929 FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1930