Fernando Batista

Fernando Ariel Batista (born 20 August 1970) is an Argentine football manager and retired player who is currently the manager of the Venezuela national team.

Playing career
Batista started his playing career with Argentine top flight side Argentinos Juniors, where he made 134 league appearances and scored 4 goals. In 1997, Batista signed for Godoy Cruz in the Argentine second division.

International career
He represented Argentina U20 at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship.

Managerial career
In 2018, Batista was appointed manager of Armenia U19. After that, he was appointed manager of Argentina U20. In 2019, he was appointed manager of Argentina U23.

In March 2023, Batista was announced the new appointed manager for the Venezuela national team, after the departure of José Pékerman.