Javier Chirinos

Javier Ernesto Chirinos Ramírez (born 8 May 1960) is a Peruvian football manager and former player who manages Cobresol in the Torneo Descentralizado. During his playing career as a midfielder he most notably played for Atlético Chalaco and Universitario de Deportes.

Playing career

Club Javier Chirinos began his professional playing career with Atlético Chalaco in 1978. Between 1983 and 1988, he played for Universitario de Deportes, where he made 206 appearances (scoring 6 goals) and won two Peruvian championships in 1985 and 1987. After brief stints with Defensor Lima, San Agustín and Deportivo Municipal, he ended his career with Sport Boys in 1992.

International While playing for Universitario, Chirinos made his debut for the senior Peru national team in 1985. He made a total of 20 appearances for Peru between 1985 and 1989.

Managerial career In 2001 Chirinos acted as caretaker manager of Universitario de Deportes after the sacking of Teddy Cardama. There Javier made his Descentralizado debut as a manager coaching the club for four matches in the 2001 season.

Honours

Player Universitario Torneo Descentralizado: 1985, 1987

Manager Universitario U20 U-20 Copa Libertadores: 2011