# Junior de Barranquilla Names Sebastián Viera Head Coach After Alfredo Arias Exit

Junior de Barranquilla named former goalkeeper and club legend Sebatián Viera as head coach on 2026-09-01.

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Junior de Barranquilla announced on 2026-09-01 that it appointed former goalkeeper Sebatián Viera as head coach of the professional team, replacing Alfredo Arias. [^1]

Junior de Barranquilla officially announced Sebastián Viera as their new technical director on September 1. [^2]

Alfredo Arias left Junior de Barranquilla after winning two consecutive titles, a fact reported by the club in its announcement. [^3]

Junior de Barranquilla had only 2 points in the championship at the time of the decision, reflecting a poor start to the semester that motivated the coaching change. [^4]

Junior FC's official statement said that Sebatián Viera, with 638 matches played and 7 titles, is the player with the most championships and most official appearances in club history. [^5]

Alfredo Arias was replaced as the head coach after two difficult semesters in the Liga BetPlay. [^6]

Junior de Barranquilla offered Viera a contract to finish the year, but he requested a minimum of 12 months. [^7]

Sebastián Viera holds the absolute record for the most official appearances with 638 matches and the most titles won with 7 in the entire history of Junior de Barranquilla. [^8]

Sebastián Viera replaces Alfredo Arias, who left the position after the team secured only 2 points from 15 possible in the start of the Torneo Finalización. [^9]

Alfredo Arias departed as the head coach 24 hours before Viera's appointment, leaving the club as a two-time Liga Betplay champion. [^10]

Junior FC stated that Viera has won 7 titles during his time as a player and is the club's most decorated player. [^11]

Sebastián Viera is expected to make his debut as head coach on September 5 against Jaguares. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Junior de Barranquilla announced on 2026-09-01 that it appointed former goalkeeper Sebatián Viera as head coach of the professional team, replacing Alfredo Arias. (El Tiempo, News)
2. Junior de Barranquilla officially announced Sebastián Viera as their new technical director on September 1. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. Alfredo Arias left Junior de Barranquilla after winning two consecutive titles, a fact reported by the club in its announcement. (El Tiempo, News)
4. Junior de Barranquilla had only 2 points in the championship at the time of the decision, reflecting a poor start to the semester that motivated the coaching change. (El Tiempo, News)
5. Junior FC's official statement said that Sebatián Viera, with 638 matches played and 7 titles, is the player with the most championships and most official appearances in club history. (El Tiempo, News)
6. Alfredo Arias was replaced as the head coach after two difficult semesters in the Liga BetPlay. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
7. Junior de Barranquilla offered Viera a contract to finish the year, but he requested a minimum of 12 months. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. Sebastián Viera holds the absolute record for the most official appearances with 638 matches and the most titles won with 7 in the entire history of Junior de Barranquilla. (Minuto30, News)
9. Sebastián Viera replaces Alfredo Arias, who left the position after the team secured only 2 points from 15 possible in the start of the Torneo Finalización. (Minuto30, News)
10. Alfredo Arias departed as the head coach 24 hours before Viera's appointment, leaving the club as a two-time Liga Betplay champion. (El País, News)
11. Junior FC stated that Viera has won 7 titles during his time as a player and is the club's most decorated player. (El País, News)
12. Sebastián Viera is expected to make his debut as head coach on September 5 against Jaguares. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)

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