Sergio Santín

Sergio Rodolfo Santín Spinelli (born August 6, 1956 in Salto) is a retired football striker from Uruguay, who was nicknamed "Bocha" during his professional career. He is the current assistant coach of Ricardo Gareca in the Chile national team.

Playing career
Having made his official debut on July 18, 1980 against Peru (2-2), Santín obtained a total number of 18 international caps for the Uruguay national football team. He represented his native country at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, wearing the number eleven jersey.

Santín played club football for Danubio and Peñarol in Uruguay and Cúcuta Deportivo, Atletico Nacional, and América de Cali in Colombia.

Coaching career
Following his retirement, Santín became the manager of Once Caldas, then called Once Philips, and later led Cúcuta Deportivo.

Since 2005, he has worked as Ricardo Gareca's assistant coach in both clubs and national teams. Since February 2024, he performed as assistant coach in the [[Chile national football team|Chile national team.