Juan Cruz Real

Juan Cruz Real (born 8 October 1976) is a former Argentine footballer, currently manager. He had numerous stints in South American leagues, and finished off his career in the Canadian Professional Soccer League.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Real.
Juan Cruz Real
Real in 2021
Personal information
Full name Juan Cruz Real
Date of birth (1976-10-08) 8 October 1976
Place of birth Tandil, Argentina
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1996 Independiente 8 (0)
1997 Deportivo Español 11 (0)
1998 Millonarios
1999 Arsenal Sarandí
1999 Rivadavia
2000 Almirante Brown
2002 Roulado
2003–2004 Unión San Felipe
2004 Brampton Hitmen 10 (1)
2005 Hamilton Thunder
2009 North York Astros 19 (0)
Managerial career
2007–2012 Clarkson Sheridan SC (technical Director)
2012–2014 Mississauga SC (technical Director)
2014–2015 IMG Academy (U19)
2015–2016 IMG Academy (U18)
2015 Belén
2016 Olimpo (assistant)
2016–2017 Estudiantes Mérida
2017–2018 Alianza Petrolera
2019–2020 Jaguares
2020–2021 América de Cali
2022 Atlético Junior
2023 Deportes Tolima
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Playing career

Real began his career in his native country with Argentinian giants Independiente.[1] In 1997, he signed with Deportivo Español, and the following season he went to Colombia to play for Millonarios F.C. In 1999, he returned to Argentina to sign with Arsenal de Sarandí. Soon after he featured in the lower Argentinian leagues with Independiente Rivadavia, and Almirante Brown de Arrecifes, winning the Torneo Argentino A in 1999. Cruz Real had a stint overseas in the island of Haiti with Roulado in 2002, and returning to the South American continent in 2003 with Unión San Felipe of Chile.

In 2004, he went once more overseas to Canada to sign with the Brampton Hitmen of the Canadian Professional Soccer League. He made his debut for the club on September 10, 2004, in a match against Toronto Supra.[2] He helped Brampton secure a post-season berth by finishing fourth in the Western Conference. He featured in the wildcard playoff match against Toronto Croatia, but were eliminated by a score of 3–1.[3]

The following year he signed with division rivals Hamilton Thunder.[4] His achievements with Hamilton were clinching the division title, and qualifying for the post-season. He featured in the semifinal playoff match against Oakville Blue Devils, but lost by a score of 2–0.[5] In 2009, he had a stint with North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League.[6][7]

Managerial career

Cruz Real was named the manager for Deportes Tolima in 2023.[8][9]

References
  1. "Juan Cruz Real". www.footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  2. Glover, Robin. "September 10, 2004 CPSL Toronto Supra vs Brampton Hitmen (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-07-19.
  3. Glover, Robin. "October 8, 2004 CPSL Rogers Cup Wildcard game Brampton Hitmen vs Toronto Croatia (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-07-19.
  4. Glover, Robin. "July 10, 2005 CPSL North York Astros vs Hamilton Thunder (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-07-19.
  5. Glover, Robin. "October 8, 2005 CPSL Hamilton Thunder vs Oakville Blue Devils (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2015-07-19.
  6. "Canadian Soccer League Powered by Goalline Sports Administration Software". 2009-05-06. Archived from the original on 2009-05-06. Retrieved 2016-12-15.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. "Italia Shooters Soccer Club Powered by Goalline Sports Administration Software". 2009-05-05. Archived from the original on 2009-05-05. Retrieved 2017-11-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. "Juan Cruz Real, nuevo entrenador del Deportes Tolima" [Juan Cruz Real, new coach of Deportes Tolima]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 28 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  9. "¿Qué retos tendrá Juan Cruz Real en Tolima? A esto se enfrenta" [What challenges will Juan Cruz Real have in Tolima? This is what he's up against]. futbolred.com (in Spanish). 29 April 2023. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
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