Roque Germán Olsen Fontana (9 September 1925 – 15 June 1992), commonly known as Roque Olsen, was an Argentina football player and manager.
Playing career
Olsen started his playing career in the local leagues of Parana, Entre Ríos. In 1949 he was signed by Tigre, the following year he joined champions Racing Club de Avellaneda. After playing 15 games for Racing Club, he joined
Real Madrid where he went on to become one of the club's most important goal scorers.
He played out his career with Córdoba CF in the late 1950s.
Managerial career
Olsen started his managerial career with Córdoba CF leading them to promotion to
La Liga in 1962. He then managed Deportivo La Coruña,
Real Zaragoza and
FC Barcelona. He also managed
Elche CF,
Sevilla FC and
Celta Vigo. His last managerial position before his death in 1992 was as manager of UD Las Palmas.
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