Ramón Otoniel Olivas Ruiz (born 28 February 1968) is a Nicaraguan football manager and former player.
From 2008 to 2009 he was the head coach the Nicaragua national football team. He was also the caretaker manager of the national team in 2026.
Club career During his career he played for Real Estelí for whom he scored 62 goals in 16 years Otoniel en su nueva función - El Nuevo Diario in Nicaragua, Atlético Indio in Honduras and Atlético Marte in El Salvador. He is considered one of the best central defenders to have played in and for Nicaragua.ESCUDOS DE ACERO - La Prensa
International career Olivas made his debut for Nicaragua in a July 1992 FIFA World Cup qualification match against El Salvador and has earned a total of 11 caps, scoring no goals. He has represented his country in 4 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and played at the 1993,UNCAF Tournament 1993 - RSSSF 1995,UNCAF Tournament 1995 - RSSSF 1997UNCAF Tournament 1997 - RSSSF and 1999 UNCAF Nations Cups.UNCAF Tournament 1999 - RSSSF
His final international was a March 1999 UNCAF Nations Cup match against El Salvador.
Managerial career Olivas has managed Real Estelí since 2003, but was appointed national team manager for the 2009 UNCAF Nations Cup.Otoniel Olivas inicia el lunes - La Prensa
Titles SeasonTeamTitle2002-03 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2003-04 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2006-07 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2007-08 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2008-09 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2009-10 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2010-11 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2011-12 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2012-13 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2013-14 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2015-16 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2016-17 Real Estelí Primera División de NicaraguaApertura 2022 Real Estelí Primera División de NicaraguaClausura 2023 Real Estelí Primera División de Nicaragua2023 Real Estelí Copa de Nicaragua
Personal life His brother, Samuel Olivas,La última oportunidad - El Diario de Hoy also played for the national team.
References
External links Profile - Real Esteli