Colón have a new boss: a look at Medrán’s managerial journey so far | OneFootball

Ezequiel Medrán, the new coach of Colón, directed Central Norte de Salta, Atlético de Rafaela, and Gimnasia de Mendoza in his short career.

The football life of Ezequiel Medrán, the new coach of Colón, (Rafaela, December 28, 1980) has always been marked by challenges. Formed as a goalkeeper at Atlético de Rafaela, he debuted in 2001 and, after the relegation of La Crema in the 2003/04 season, he took a leap that seemed like a dream: Boca incorporated him as a substitute for Roberto Abbondanzieri.

The trajectory in Medrán's sports career

However, the lack of continuity at Boca led him to add experience at Belgrano, Lobos BUAP in Mexico, and San Martín de San Juan, although he experienced another relegation in Argentine football.

In 2008, he crossed the border to play for Cerro Porteño, a stage that lasted until the end of 2009, before joining Deportes La Serena in Chile. There, he was a key player until a serious injury in 2011 sidelined him for six months.

Later, he wore the jersey of Cobresal and even scored a historic goal as a goalkeeper against his former club, La Serena, in 2012. In 2016, he returned to Argentina to defend the colors of Central Norte and then Ben Hur, where he finally hung up his gloves in 2017.

From goalkeeper to coach

His journey as a coach began almost immediately. In December 2018, he took over at Central Norte de Salta, an institution he knew well from his time as a player. There, he directed until 2022 and left solid numbers: 94 games, 47 wins, 34 draws, and 13 losses, with 145 goals for and 73 against, achieving a 62% effectiveness.

That same year, he became the coach of Atlético de Rafaela, where he remained until April 2024. At "La Crema", he accumulated 68 matches, with 23 wins, 25 draws, and 20 losses. His teams scored 74 goals and received 68, with a more irregular performance that left him with a 46% effectiveness.

His third major challenge came in May 2024, when he took charge of Gimnasia de Mendoza in the Primera Nacional. There, he managed to boost the team and take it to fight for promotion, falling only in the final of the Reducido against San Martín de San Juan.

In total, he led the Lobo in 52 games, with a very positive record: 25 wins, 19 draws, and only 8 losses, with 57 goals for and just 31 against, achieving a 60% effectiveness.

In the overall balance, Medrán has accumulated 214 games coached, with 95 wins, 78 draws, and 41 losses. His teams scored 276 goals and received 172, giving him a total of 363 points and a 56.5% effectiveness.

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