Celso Rafael Ayala Gavilán (locally [ˈselso rafaˈel aˈʝala ɣaβiˈlan]; born 20 August 1970) is a Paraguayan football manager and former player who played as a centre-back.
Career
With 85 caps and six goals, Ayala one of the most capped players in the Paraguay national team.[1] Ayala became a key player in Paraguay's outstanding defensive line in the 1990s, along with fellow defenders Francisco Arce and Carlos Gamarra. His characteristics were leadership in the field, good positioning and superb tackling and heading skills. Ayala made his international debut for the Paraguay national football team on 3 March 1993 in the Copa Paz de Chico match against Bolivia (1–0 win) as a substitute.
Honours
Olimpia Asunción
- Nehru Cup: 1990
- Supercopa Sudamericana: 1990
- Copa Libertadores de America: 1990
- Copa Interamericana runner-up: 1990
- Intercontinental Cup runner-up: 1990
- Recopa Sudamericana: 1991
- Torneo Republica: 1992 (undefeated)
- Copa CONMEBOL runner-up: 1992
- Paraguayan league: 1993 (undefeated)
- Supercopa Masters runner-up: 1994
River Plate
- Copa Libertadores: 1996
- Primera División Argentina: Apertura 1996, Clausura, 1997, Apertura 1997, Clausura 2002, Clausura 2003, Clausura 2004
- Intercontinental Cup runner-up: 1996
- Supercopa Sudamericana: 1997
Real Betis
- Ramon de Carranza Trophy: 1999
Colo-Colo
- Torneo Apertura: 2006
Paraguay U-23
References
External links
- International statistics at rsssf
- Celso Ayala at National-Football-Teams.com
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