Leonardo Cuéllar Rivera (born 14 January 1954) is a Mexican football manager and former player who last acted as the manager of América in the Liga MX Femenil. He was the head coach of the Mexico women's national football team from 1998 to 2016.

Playing career

Club

Cuéllar played for Pumas and Atletas Campesinos in Mexico. He played in the NASL between 1979 and 1984 for the San Diego Sockers, San Jose Earthquakes and Golden Bay Earthquakes. He played for the Earthquakes during the NASL indoor seasons.

International

Cuéllar also represented the Mexico national football team 40 times, scoring 3 goals and participated at the 1978 FIFA World Cup.

Coaching

Personal life

He has an American-born son, Christopher Cuellar, who has coached Mexico women at under-17 and under-20 levels.