Managua Fútbol Club is a professional football club based in Managua, Nicaragua which currently plays in the Nicaraguan Premier Division.
History The team was promoted to the Primera División for the first time in their history in 2009–10 after beating Deportivo América in a two-legged Segunda División championship final.Nicaragua 2009/10 – RSSSF
They made an immediate impact on the top flight, qualifying for the semi-finals in their first season (Apertura 2010). Since then, they have been a regular playoff participant and even reached the finals of the 2017 Apertura, losing on away goals to Walter Ferretti.
In 2018, the club had its most successful period in its history under the guidance of Nicaraguan Emilio Aburto. The club were able to win their first championship (the Apertura 2018) in club history. Managua won 1–0 over two legged series against powerful club Real Esteli F.C.; Lucas dos Santos was the lone goal-scorer for Managua and he was the league-leading goalscorer that season.
Achievements Primera División de Nicaragua and predecessors Champions (2) : 2018 Apertura, Clausura 2025 Runners-up (4): Apertura 2017, Apertura 2019, Clausura 2020, Clausura 2021 Segunda División de Nicaragua and predecessors Champions (1): 2009–10 Copa de Nicaragua: Champions (1): 2019
First Division record (2010–present) Apertura 2010 – present SeasonPositionGPWDLGFGAPTSPlay-offsPl.WDLGSGAPTS2010 Apertura3rd2011 Clausura6thDid not qualify2011 Apertura2nd2012 Clausura4th2012 Apertura2nd2013 Clausura4th2013 Apertura4th2014 Clausura4th2014 Apertura5thDid not qualify
Current squad As of May, 2026
Players with dual citizenship Daniel Villegas
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Notable players Notable players
Lucas dos Santos (100 goals) Christian Fernandez Clayton José da Cunha (2010–11) Edward Murillo Mario García Víctor Norales (2010–11) Gerardo Arce Ewing Herrera Marvin Joseph Brandon Joseph Ramírez (2010–2011) Justo Lorente (2018–2019) Norfran Lazo (2011–2012) Raúl Leguías (2009–2010) Erling Mendez (2006-2026) Ivan Méndez William Mendieta Mario Morales Luis Olivares
One-club men NameNationalityPositionManagua DebutManagua Last MatchJairo GutiérrezDefender20062018
Coaching staff As of July, 2025 PositionStaffManager Daniel CortiAssistant Manager Cristian OliveraAssistant Manager José AlonsoPhysical coach Alejandro BlascoGoalkeeper Coach TBDPhysiotherapist TBDTeam Doctor TBDUnder 20 coach Emilio Aburto
List of coaches Managua has had permanent managers since it first appointed TBD as coach in 2007. The longest-serving manager was Emilio Aburto, who managed Managua for three years from Feb 2012 to Jan 2015. Argentinian Nestor Holweger was the first foreign coach in the club and helped the club win its first title, winning the second division in 2009. Emilio Aburto is the most successful manager as he led the club to two Primera division title in 2018 and in 2025 and first Copa de Nicaragua in 2019.
Nestor Holweger (August 2009 – August 2010) Mario Alfaro (August 2010 – February 2012) Emilio Aburto (February 2012 – January 2015) Carlos Zambrana (January 2015 – December 2015) Flavio Da Silva (December 2015 – June 2016) Amleto Bonaccorso (June 2016 – August 2016) Jack Galindo (August 2016 – September 2016) Luis Fernando Fallas (September 2016 – November 2016) Jack Galindo (November 2016 – February 2017) Emilio Aburto (Feb 2017 – May 2017) Tyron Acevedo (May 2017 – Sept 2017) Emilio Aburto (September 2017 – August 2021) Juan Cortes (September 2021 - August 2022) Emilio Aburto (August 2022 - December 2022) Flavio Da Silva (December 2022 – October 2024) Emilio Aburto (October 2024 – May 2026) Daniel Corti (May 2026 – Present)
Notable managers The following managers have won at least one trophy while in charge at Managua FC:
NameNationalityFromToHonoursEmilio Aburto Nicaragua 2 Liga Primera de Nicaragua (2018 Apertura, Clausura 2025) 1 Copa de Nicaragua (2019)
Records Record versus other Clubs As of 2025-03-12 The Concacaf opponents below = Official tournament results: (Plus a sampling of other results) Opponent Last Meeting G W D L F A PTS +/- Antigua GFC 2025 Central American Cup 1 0 0 1 1 4 0 -3 LD Alajuelense 2025 Central American Cup 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 -1 Alianza 2025 Central American Cup 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1 Guanacasteca 2024 Central American Cup 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 FAS 2020 CONCACAF League 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 Olimpia 2020 CONCACAF League 1 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 Motagua 2019 CONCACAF League 2 0 1 1 2 3 1 -4 Municipal 2024 Central American Cup 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 1 Real Esteli 2024 Central American Cup 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 -3 Saprissa 2024 Central American Cup 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 -1 Plaza Amador 2025 Central American Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals
References
External links Managua FC asciende a Primera División – Vive Nicaragua (archived 26 May 2010) Managua FC at Soccerway Managua FC at Meridiano