Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera (, nicknamed El Loco Bielsa , meaning 'The Madman Bielsa'; born 21 July 1955) is an Argentine professional football manager who is the current manager of the Uruguay national team and the Uruguay national under-23 team. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential coaches of all time. Bielsa is a former player having played as a defender for Newell's Old Boys, Instituto and Argentino de Rosario. More about Marcelo Bielsa
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Bielsa played as a defender in Newell's Old Boys' First Division team, but retired when he was 25 to focus on coaching. Bielsa has managed several football clubs and also the national teams of Argentina and Chile. He developed his career as coach of Newell's Old Boys where he won several titles in the early 1990s, before moving to Mexico in 1992, briefly coaching Club Atlas and Club América. Bielsa returned to Argentina in 1997 to manage Vélez Sarsfield, leading them to the 1998 league title (Clausura).In total, we tracked 363 items since 01/09/2012. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Marcelo Bielsa (Leeds United 2020 Marcelo Bielsa’s Championship Winning Squad Signed Shirt (COA)) was sold in May 2023 for £2000.00 while the cheapest item (MARCELO BIELSA HAND SIGNED PANINI PREMIER LEAGUE 2021 LEEDS UNITED FOIL BADGE) found a new owner for £0.99 in July 2021. The month with the most items sold (35) was August 2020 with an average selling price of £39.95 for an autographed item of Marcelo Bielsa. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in May 2023 with £2000.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £4.20 was October 2018. In average, an autographed item from Marcelo Bielsa is worth £39.95.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Marcelo Bielsa were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
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BOOK MARCELO BIELSA'S LEEDS UNITEDSIGNED BY AUTHOR | £10.50 | ||
Marcelo BIELSA - Argentina - World Cup 2002 - Photo signed | £24.99 | ||
MARCELO BIELSA 10cm x 15cm AUTHENTIC HAND SIGNATURE AUTOGRAPH + COA | £11.26 | ||
Marcelo Bielsa [Leeds United] Signed 10x8 Colour Photo | £74.00 | ||
Marcelo Bielsa Hand Signed 6x4 Photo | £9.99 | ||
Marcelo Bielsa Hand Signed Leeds United Home Shirt AFTAL COA | £349.00 | ||
Marcelo Bielsa Leeds United Hand Signed 10x8 Framed Photo With COA Rare | £30.00 | ||
Marcelo Bielsa Leeds United Hand Signed A4 Framed Photo Tribute With COA | £31.00 | ||
MARCELO BIELSA LEEDS UNITED LEGEND HAND-SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH | £49.95 | ||
RARE MARCELO BIELSA SIGNED PHOTO MOUNT LEEDS UNITED COA AUTOGRAPH UTD B | £149.99 |
Max Dean on facing Barcelona and PSG as a kid at Everton, surviving Marcelo Biel (03/20/24): EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADAM SHERGOLD: Max Dean is champing at the bit to get back out on the pitch and spearhead MK Dons' push for promotion.
Victor Orta says succeeding Monchi at Sevilla felt like 'replacing Michael Jorda (11/06/23): INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON: He has big boots to fill at Sevilla but if Orta's performance as the club's sporting director matches his personality it will not be a problem.
Frank Lampard's best work at Everton? Jack Harrison credits ex-Toffees boss for (10/20/23): Harrison's fantastic goal against Bournemouth two weeks ago earned Sean Dyche's team a much-needed win ahead of the Merseyside derby. Yet he's not forgotten his spell at New York City.
Arsene Wenger offering Sheffield United a rematch and Marcelo Bielsa ordering Le (10/02/23): Seven examples of a game or incident being replayed following calls from Liverpool wanting a repeat of their clash with Tottenham after VAR error
Leeds starlet Archie Gray, 17 is ready to continue the family dynasty for Daniel (07/30/23): When Marcelo Bielsa summoned prodigious Leeds United talent Archie Gray to a notorious 'murderball' session, vindication was emphatic.
Sam Allardyce says his side 'shot themselves in the foot' in Newcastle draw and (05/2023): JOE BERNSTEIN AT ELLAND ROAD: Insiders say the mood at the training ground hasn't been lighter for years. Whatever Marcelo Bielsa's strengths, stand-up comedy isn't one of them.
Marcelo Bielsa 'AGREES to become Uruguay manager' (04/2023): The former Leeds United manager is apparently preparing to step back into international management for the first time since 2011 after being approached by Uruguay to take charge of the nation.
Leeds: Meet Carlos Corberan - favourite for the Elland Road job after Jesse Mars (02/2023): While Carlos Corberan, who retired from playing at the age of 23 to focus on coaching, makes no secret of his love for working with Marcelo Bielsa, there is more to him than simply being the Argentine's 2.0.
Marcelo Bielsa would've been a TERRIBLE fit for Everton and chances are he'd hav (01/2023): IAN LADYMAN: In the days before Marcelo Bielsa joined Leeds, sporting director Victor Orta warned players that a whirlwind was about to blow through their football club.
Marcelo Bielsa 'is being considered to replace Diego Alonso as Uruguay manager' (12/2022): Uruguay managed to beat Ghana in their final group game on Friday, but a late winner from South Korea against Portugal in the other match in Group H meant that Alonso's side exited the tournament.
Bournemouth 'are exploring a move for Marcelo Bielsa as their new head coach' (11/2022): Bournemouth are plotting an ambitious move to make former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa their new manager once the takeover has been completed by new owner Bill Foley.
Jesse Marsch accepts he is still in the shadow of iconic Leeds predecessor Marce (10/2022): Jesse Marsch accepts he is still living in Marcelo Bielsa's shadow but is confident the Leeds board will allow him to steer the club through their current crisis.
MARTIN KEOWN: Jesse Marsch's new-look pressing style has taken Leeds' game to st (08/2022): MARTIN KEOWN: Last season, Marcelo Bielsa's obsession with man-marking was doing Leeds more harm than good. Opponents were leading their markers on a merry dance around the pitch.
Marcelo Bielsa MISSES OUT on return to Athletic Bilbao as Ernesto Valverde will (06/2022): Iñaki Arechabaleta, the candidate who had selected the Argentine as his choice of coach, finished second to Jon Urriate who received 47.7 per cent of the vote.
Leeds boss Jesse Marsch claims he did not hear fan fury during the Premier Leagu (05/2022): The atmosphere inside Elland Road had turned sour as, with their team trailing Brighton 1-0 late in the second half, fans turned on the board and sang the name of former boss Marcelo Bielsa.
Leeds players were 'OVER-TRAINED' under Marcelo Bielsa, insists Jesse Marsch (04/2022): Marcelo Bielsa's philosophy has earned many plaudits over the years, but Jesse Marsch has blasted the fabled Argentine for Leeds United's injury woes.
Leeds: Jesse Marsch backs himself to get the best out of Raphinha in relegation (03/2022): Raphinha has scored only once in 11 games, coinciding with Leeds' slide towards relegation trouble as well as the sacking of former manager Marcelo Bielsa.
Leeds confirm appointment of former RB Leipzig boss Jesse Marsch as Marcelo Biel (02/2022): Bielsa's three-and-a-half year tenure at Leeds came to an end with the team hovering perilously above the relegation zone, with a 6-0 defeat at Liverpool and a 4-0 home loss to Tottenham the final straw.
Chelsea register interest in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha in the summer (01/2022): Chelsea registered an interest in signing Leeds winger Raphinha at the end of the season. The Brazilian has been a stand out performer for Marcelo Bielsa's side.
Paul Merson claims Marcelo Bielsa's stubbornness at Leeds is reminiscent of Arse (12/2021): Despite disappointing results, Bielsa has continued to stick to his principles and encourages his team to play a high-octane style despite it often leaving them vulnerable defensively.
Leeds receive fitness boost ahead of Brighton clash with Raphinha and Rodrigo in (11/2021): Brazil winger Raphinha missed out for Leeds last week through illness and Spain forward Rodrigo was absent due to a foot injury as Marcelo Bielsa's depleted side lost 2-1 at Tottenham.
Marcelo Bielsa refuses to rule Raphinha out of Leeds' trip to Southampton (10/2021): Raphinha faces a 36-hour turnaround to join Leeds' trip to face the Saints on Saturday afternoon but the Leeds boss says Raphinha could still be in contention to feature in the league game.
Raphinha laments Leeds' poor start but still feels Marcelo Bielsa's side can sti (09/2021): EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: It has been a testing start to the new campaign for Raphinha, with Leeds still searching for their first win and a potential Brazil debut lost in football's red-list travel row.
Marcelo Bielsa praises the raucous Leeds fans for their role in helping the team (08/2021): Goals from Mateusz Klich and Raphinha helped Leeds come from behind to draw with the Toffees in West Yorkshire, with Bielsa saying that the home faithful 'helped us keep fighting'.
Leeds face potential defensive nightmare ahead of Premier League opener at Manch (07/2021): Marcelo Bielsa was given a double injury scare as defenders Diego Llorente and Pascal Struijk limped out of Leeds' 3-2 friendly defeat against Real Betis.
Leeds United Fixtures - Premier League 2021-22: Marelo Bielsa welcomes Man Unite (06/2021): Leeds United begin their second season in the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa with a mouthwatering clash against rivals Machester United. Find all their fixtures here.
Marcelo Bielsa will decide whether to stay at Leeds AFTER final game of the seas (05/2021): The Argentine is fully expected to commit to a fourth season at Elland Road and talks have opened over the extension of the 65-year-old's contract, which expires this summer.
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa apologises for failing to learn English (04/2021): Bielsa has proved the language barrier has been no obstacle in leading the club back to the Premier League and securing survival, but says language issues have still 'debilitated' him.
Leeds United 'eyeing summer move for Liverpool starlet Yasser Larouci' (03/2021): Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is looking to reinforce his options at left back and has identified Liverpool's Yasser Larouci (left) and Crystal Palace's Patrick van Aanholt (right) as possible options.
Marcelo Bielsa will wait until the end of the season to sort new Leeds deal (02/2021): Marcelo Bielsa - who signed a one-year extension after Leeds won promotion - said it would be better for Leeds to wait until the end of the season before deciding whether to extend his contract.
Marcelo Bielsa: Leeds 'quietly confident' boss will agree a new contract at the (01/2021): The owners have been impressed with the club's progress under Bielsa, following their promotion back to the Premier League after 16 years in the wilderness.
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa insists that that he prioritises results over performa (12/2020): Marcelo Bielsa says Leeds will continue to use attack as the best form of defence but believes they have now proven they can adapt. His side had to grind out a 1-0 victory at home to Burnley.
Everton vs Leeds United - Premier League: live score, lineups and updates (11/2020): Leeds United make the trip to Goodison Park to face Everton on Saturday with Marcelo Bielsa's men in desperate need of a boost in form.
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa praises Wolves ahead of Monday night's Premier League (10/2020): Marcelo Bielsa is full of admiration for Wolves following their two impressive seasons back in the Premier League. Nuno Espirto Santo's men have finished seventh for the last two seasons.
Leeds United's entertainers will be INFURIATING meticulous boss Marcelo Bielsa (09/2020): As much as every neutral wants Leeds United - two games, three points, seven scored, seven conceded - to be involved in 4-3 thrillers each weekend, it just isn't sustainable.
Leeds 'in talks to sign Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul' as club look to cont (08/2020): Marcelo Bielsa broke the club's transfer record by signing striker Rodrigo from Valencia in a £35million deal before securing defender Robin Koch for £11.5m from German side Freiburg.
Manchester United and Manchester City target Thiago Almada keen on Leeds move (07/2020): Manchester United and Manchester City target Thiago Almada has revealed he would love to play under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United.
Leeds 1-1 Luton: Championship leaders stumble again (06/2020): CRAIG HOPE AT ELLAND ROAD: The Amazon documentary makers returned to Elland Road and with it came a suspicion of stage fright among Marcelo Bielsa's Championship leaders.
Marcelo Bielsa set to entrust Tyler Roberts with number ten role at Leeds (11/2019): Marcelo Bielsa is ready to entrust Tyler Roberts with the number ten role at Leeds United. The young Wales international has made a big impact on his return to the first team.