Robert Dante Siboldi Badiola (born 24 September 1965) is a Uruguayan professional manager and former footballer.
A talented goalkeeper, Siboldi played most of his club career in Mexico and for the Uruguay national team between 1992-1997.
As a manager, Siboldi has been Liga MX champion twice, with Santos Laguna and Tigres UANL, respectively, in only three playoffs disputed. Both of his Liga MX championships were as interim coach.
Playing career
Club career
Siboldi played professional club football in Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia.
In Mexico, he played for Atlas, Cruz Azul, Puebla, and UANL Tigres.
He arrived to Tigres in 1995, a season in which the team was relegated to Primera División A. Siboldi chose to stay, and was instrumental in returning the team to First Division within the year. He became an idol between the fans of the team. He played for Tigres until 1999.
International career
Siboldi made his international debut on June 21, 1992, in a friendly against Australia (2-0). He obtained a total number of 34 international caps for the Uruguay national football team.
Managerial career
Early career
Siboldi was announced on May 4, 2009, as the new Cruz Azul coach, replacing Benjamin Galindo.
On August 8, 2018, Santos Laguna announced they had accepted Siboldi's resignation after a conflict with a player.
Tijuana
On 19 April 2021, Club Tijuana announced that Siboldi would take over the club after former coach Pablo Guede resigned following a 3-2 loss against Mazatlan FC. On 29 September 2021, Club Tijuana announced that Siboldi would no longer be the coach for Club Tijuana leaving the club after 5 months in charge following a 3-0 loss against Club Necaxa the day before.
Al-Ahli
On 5 March 2022, Siboldi was appointed as the manager of Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. He was sacked on 4 September 2022. He got the club relegated to the First Division for the first time in its history.
Tigres UANL
On 10 April 2023, Siboldi became the head coach of Tigres UANL. At the time, they were in contention for a playoff spot with only three games remaining. Tigres UANL went on to win the league title, beating Guadalajara in the final.
On 2 June 2024, Siboldi's assistant was accused of leaking privileged information to rival club Monterrey. Siboldi confronted the club's management, who refused to provide evidence. Two days later, Siboldi was dismissed from his position.
Honours
Player
- Peñarol
- Uruguayan Primera División: 1985, 1986
- Copa Libertadores: 1987
- Tigres UANL
- Liga de Ascenso de México: Invierno 1996, Verano 1997
- Copa México: 1995–96
- Individual
- Mexican Primera División Golden Glove: 1989–90
Manager
- Cruz Azul Jasso
- Segunda División de México: Clausura 2007
- Santos Laguna
- Liga MX: Clausura 2018
- Cruz Azul
- Leagues Cup: 2019
- Tigres UANL
- Liga MX: Clausura 2023
- Campeón de Campeones: 2023
- Campeones Cup: 2023
- Individual
- Liga MX Manager of the Tournament: 2017–18
References
External links
- Robert Siboldi at Official Liga MX Profile
- Robert Siboldi at Soccerway
- Profile at Tenfield (in Spanish)
- Argentine Primera Statistics at Fútbol XXI (in Spanish)
