Gustavo Alberto Lema (born 1 November 1968) is an Argentine football manager and former player who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently the manager of Liga MX club Juárez.
Playing career Born in Buenos Aires, Lema played for Ferro Carril Oeste and River Plate as a youth, before making his senior debut with Douglas Haig in 1991. He subsequently represented Primera División sides Huracán and Lanús, before resuming his career in Primera B Nacional, playing for Almirante Brown, All Boys, San Martín de Tucumán, Quilmes, Gimnasia Jujuy, Los Andes, Tristán Suárez and Unión Santa Fe.
Lema played abroad in the 1995–96 season, representing Mexican Primera División A side Zacatepec. He retired in 2003, aged 35, due to injuries.
Managerial career Following his retirement, Lema assumed the role of technical assistant within the staff of Antonio Mohamed. Over the course of 19 years, he fulfilled this role at: Huracán, Veracruz, Colón, Independiente, Tijuana, Club América, Monterrey, Celta de Vigo, Atlético Mineiro and UNAM.
On 12 December 2023, Antonio Mohamed abruptly left UNAM and Lema succeed him as head coach. On 26 February 2025, Lema was relieved of his duties.
On 17 November 2025, Lema was appointed as the manager of Chilean club Audax Italiano. He was removed from his post on 20 June 2026.
On 3 September 2026, he became head coach of FC Juárez.
Managerial statistics
+ Managerial record by team and tenureTeamNatFromToRecordPumas12 December 202326 February 2025Audax Italiano17 November 202520 June 2026FC Juárez2 September 2026Present Career total
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