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Junior de Barranquilla Names Sebastián Viera Head Coach After Alfredo Arias Exit

Junior de Barranquilla named former goalkeeper and club legend Sebatián Viera as head coach on 2026-09-01.

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Junior de Barranquilla announced on 2026-09-01 that it appointed former goalkeeper Sebatián Viera as head coach of the professional team, replacing Alfredo Arias. [1] Junior de Barranquilla officially announced Sebastián Viera as their new technical director on September 1. [2] Alfredo Arias left Junior de Barranquilla after winning two consecutive titles, a fact reported by the club in its announcement. [3] Junior de Barranquilla had only 2 points in the championship at the time of the decision, reflecting a poor start to the semester that motivated the coaching change. [4] Junior FC's official statement said that Sebatián Viera, with 638 matches played and 7 titles, is the player with the most championships and most official appearances in club history. [5] Alfredo Arias was replaced as the head coach after two difficult semesters in the Liga BetPlay. [6] Junior de Barranquilla offered Viera a contract to finish the year, but he requested a minimum of 12 months. [7] Sebastián Viera holds the absolute record for the most official appearances with 638 matches and the most titles won with 7 in the entire history of Junior de Barranquilla. [8] Sebastián Viera replaces Alfredo Arias, who left the position after the team secured only 2 points from 15 possible in the start of the Torneo Finalización. [9] Alfredo Arias departed as the head coach 24 hours before Viera's appointment, leaving the club as a two-time Liga Betplay champion. [10] Junior FC stated that Viera has won 7 titles during his time as a player and is the club's most decorated player. [11] Sebastián Viera is expected to make his debut as head coach on September 5 against Jaguares. [12]
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  1. Junior de Barranquilla announced on 2026-09-01 that it appointed former goalkeeper Sebatián Viera as head coach of the professional team, replacing Alfredo Arias. · El Tiempo
  2. Junior de Barranquilla officially announced Sebastián Viera as their new technical director on September 1. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  3. Alfredo Arias left Junior de Barranquilla after winning two consecutive titles, a fact reported by the club in its announcement. · El Tiempo
  4. Junior de Barranquilla had only 2 points in the championship at the time of the decision, reflecting a poor start to the semester that motivated the coaching change. · El Tiempo
  5. Junior FC's official statement said that Sebatián Viera, with 638 matches played and 7 titles, is the player with the most championships and most official appearances in club history. · El Tiempo
  6. Alfredo Arias was replaced as the head coach after two difficult semesters in the Liga BetPlay. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  7. Junior de Barranquilla offered Viera a contract to finish the year, but he requested a minimum of 12 months. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  8. Sebastián Viera holds the absolute record for the most official appearances with 638 matches and the most titles won with 7 in the entire history of Junior de Barranquilla. · Minuto30
  9. Sebastián Viera replaces Alfredo Arias, who left the position after the team secured only 2 points from 15 possible in the start of the Torneo Finalización. · Minuto30
  10. Alfredo Arias departed as the head coach 24 hours before Viera's appointment, leaving the club as a two-time Liga Betplay champion. · El País
  11. Junior FC stated that Viera has won 7 titles during his time as a player and is the club's most decorated player. · El País
  12. Sebastián Viera is expected to make his debut as head coach on September 5 against Jaguares. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
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