Juan Honores

Juan Honores Mostejo (Ascope, 4 March 1915 – Lima, 9 June 1990) was a Peruvian professional footballer who played as goalkeeper before coming manager.

Playing career Club career Nicknamed El Chueco (the crooked one), Juan Honores first came to prominence on November 10, 1935, during a friendly match between his team, Alfonso Ugarte de Chiclín, and Sport Boys (1–1 draw). His performances in goal for Alfonso Ugarte convinced the Universitario de Deportes management to sign him. He began playing more regularly from 1936 onward and became a key player in Universitario's title win in 1939.

Two years later, he joined Newell's Old Boys in Argentina and made his debut on 30 March 1941, against San Lorenzo (5–1 victory). Juan Honores participated in four South American championships in 1937, 1939, 1941 and 1942. He had the honor of being part of the Peruvian team that won the South American championship in 1939.

Managerial career After serving as player-manager at Centro Iqueño in 1949,

He subsequently managed Deportivo Municipal, Defensor Lima, and Atlético Grau before taking over as manager of Carlos A. Mannucci, where he won his second title as a manager: the 1968 Copa Perú. He retired after a final stint as manager of Deportivo Junín in 1977.

Manager Sporting Cristal Torneo Descentralizado: 1961