Juan Carlos Pérez

Juan Carlos Pérez Palacios (born 9 January 1972) is an Ecuadorian professional football manager and former player. He is the current manager of El Nacional.

Career Born in Cuenca, Pérez made his first team debut with El Nacional at the age of 17, but would later retire and move to Argentina, where he obtained his managerial license. He led Segunda Categoría sides LDU Loja and Deportivo Loja before returning to El Nacional in 2005, as a manager of the youth sides.

Pérez returned to LDU Loja in 2012, as an assistant manager and director of the youth sides.

Pérez returned to managerial duties in 2015 with Grecia, and Audaz Octubrino. During the 2019 season, he was in charge of Olmedo's reserve team before joining the affiliate side of Deportivo Quito, Quiteños. On 15 July, he was confirmed as manager of the club for the remainder of the year.