Martín Anselmi

Argentine football manager

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Martín Rodrigo Anselmi (born 11 July 1985) is an Argentine professional football manager of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo.

Early life

Born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Anselmi played youth football for Ferro Carril Oeste. He also has a journalism degree at DeporTEA in Buenos Aires, but never worked in the profession.

Career

Early career

Anselmi began his career with Excursionistas' youth setup in 2015, and had a brief stint at CAI before being invited by Gabriel Milito to join his staff at Independiente in 2016.

In 2017, Anselmi joined Atlanta as Francisco Berscé's assistant. In the following year, he moved abroad and was named in charge of Ecuadorian side Universidad Católica del Ecuador's reserve team.

In 2019, after a short period at Real Garcilaso, Anselmi returned to Ecuador and became Miguel Ángel Ramírez's assistant at Independiente del Valle. He followed Ramírez to Internacional, but left the club on 11 June when the manager was dismissed.

Unión La Calera

On 17 December 2021, Anselmi was named manager of Chilean Primera División side Unión La Calera for the ensuing campaign. The following 25 April, with only one win in 11 league matches, he left the club on a mutual agreement.

Independiente del Valle

On 30 May 2022, Anselmi returned to del Valle, now replacing Renato Paiva as manager. He won four titles with the club, before resigning on 17 December 2023, after losing the 2023 Serie A finals on penalties.

Cruz Azul

On 20 December 2023, Mexican club Cruz Azul appointed Anselmi as their new head coach. He guided the team to the final of the Clausura 2024 tournament, where they ultimately finished in second place after a narrow defeat to Club América. On 22 January 2025, Anselmi concluded his employment with Cruz Azul following the payment of his exit clause.

Porto

On 27 January 2025, Portuguese club Porto announced Anselmi as their new head coach. On 1 July, he was dismissed after a poor performance in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Botafogo

On 22 December 2025, Anselmi switched teams and countries again, after being announced as head coach of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Botafogo on a two-year contract.