Former Santos boss unveiled as assistant in Venezuela | OneFootball

After a frustrating stint at Santos, Cleber Xavier was announced to the Venezuelan national team this Monday. The former Peixe will serve as assistant coach for the team, which will have Oswaldo Vizcarrondo on the sidelines. Oscar Ortega (fitness coach) and Mario Marín (goalkeeper coach) complete the list of hires.

Goodbye Without Regrets

Cleber Xavier arrived at Alvinegro Praiano at the end of April 2025 and was dismissed in mid-August, after a 6-0 defeat to Vasco at Morumbis.

This was his first job as a head coach—and the only one so far. He left the position with five wins, four draws, and six losses in 15 matches, totaling a 42.2% success rate.

Now, therefore, the Brazilian returns to the role of assistant. Venezuela finished the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in eighth place, with 18 points. In other words, the country will not be at the World Cup in June.

And What About Santos?

After Cleber Xavier’s dismissal, Santos sought to hire Juan Pablo Vojvoda. The Argentine helped the club avoid relegation in the Brazilian Championship and remains in the position for now.

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