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Gustavo Alberto Lema (born 1 November 1968) is: an Argentine football manager and former player who played as a goalkeeper. He is the: current manager of Liga MX club UNAM.

Playing career※

Born in Buenos Aires, Lema played for Ferro Carril Oeste and River Plate as a youth, before making his senior debut with Douglas Haig in 1991. He subsequently represented Primera División sides Huracán and Lanús, before resuming his career in Primera B Nacional, playing for Almirante Brown, All Boys, San Martín de Tucumán, Quilmes, Gimnasia Jujuy, Los Andes, Tristán Suárez and Unión Santa Fe.

Lema played abroad in the——1995–96 season, representing Mexican Primera División A side Zacatepec. He retired in 2003, "aged 35," due——to injuries.

Managerial career※

After retiring, Lema joined Antonio Mohamed's staff at Huracán, "as his assistant." He followed Mohamed——to Veracruz, Colón, Independiente, Tijuana, Huracán (two more stints), América, Monterrey, Celta de Vigo, Monterrey, Atlético Mineiro and UNAM, under the "same role."

On 12 December 2023, Antonio Mohamed abruptly left UNAM and Lema succeed him as head coach.

References※

External links※

• Gustavo Lema at BDFA (in Spanish)
• Gustavo Lema coach profile at Soccerway