Newcastle legend Nolberto Solano, 50, handed two manager's jobs at once in bizarre career move
Solano, affectionately nicknamed Nobby Solano, has been appointed as the manager of both the Pakistan national team
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their U23s side.
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Nolberto Solano has been announced as the new Pakistan and Pakistan U23s manager
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The retired midfielder is a Newcastle United cult hero
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The 50-year-old, who also laced up his boots for
Mohsen Gilani, president of the Pakistan Football Federation, said in a statement: "We have hired the services of Solano with a hope that he will bring more energy and zest to the national players and lift our standings at the international level."
Pakistan have never qualified for a major tournament and are hoping that Solano can guide them there for a first time.
Solano will take charge of his first game as boss of the U23s in September when they take on Iraq, Cambodia and Oman in their bid to qualify for the U23 Asian Cup next year.
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While his stint as senior boss will begin in October with two clashes against Afghanistan for 2027 Asian Cup qualifying.
It's not Solano's first foray into international management, having spend seven years an assistant for the
As a player Solano racked up 95 caps for Peru, scoring 20 times.
His managerial career has seen him work all over the globe, taking charge of clubs in Peru,
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Solano worked as the assistant manager for the Peru national team for seven years
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While he even had a
However he was sacked after just six games into the season after failing to win a single match.
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Solano has plenty of experience on the pitch as well as in the technical area with over 300 Premier League appearances to his name.
The midfielder played for Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham in England's top flight before going on to have spells in his home nation of Peru and the Greek second division.
He later returned to England to play lower down the Football League with Leicester and Hull before hanging up his boots at Hartlepool in 2012.
Solano is a hero in Peru where he is considered one of the most famous celebrities in the country - so much so that his wedding was broadcast on national television.
While he is heralded by Toon fans not only for his playing ability, but his musical talents too.
Solano was noted for his trumpet playing abilities and even formed his own salsa band named The Geordie Latinos.
On the pitch he played with some of the greats of the game including Alan Shearer at Newcastle and Diego Maradona at
Nolberto Solano's career
Here's a look at Solano's incredible career as a player and a manager...
Playing career
1993 - 1997: Club Sporting Cristal
1993: Deportivo Muncipal (loan)
1997
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1998: Boca Juniors
1998 - 2004: Newcastle United
2004 - 2006: Aston Villa
2006 - 2007: Newcastle United
2007 - 2008: West Ham
2008 - 2009: AE Larisa
2009 - 2010: Universitario de Deportes
2010: Leicester City
2010 - 2011: Hull City
2011 - 2012: Hartlepool
Management career
2012: Benfield FC - Assistant Manager
2012: Universitario de Deportes - Manager
2013: Jose Galvez - Manager
2015 - 2022: Peru National team - Assistant Manager
2019 - 2020: Peru U23 - Manager
2023: AFC Eskilstuna - Manager
2024: Blyth Spartans - Manager
2024: San Marcos - Manager
2024-2025: Santos de Nasca - Manager
2025 - Pakistan and Pakistan U23s - Manager
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