Quick Facts
Biography
Ernesto Góchez Lovo (born September 14, 1976 in San Salvador, El Salvador) is a Salvadoran footballer who currently is an assistant coach for Sonsonate.
Club career
An attacking midfielder, Góchez's started his professional career at Atlético Marte and it spanned fourteen years while also playing top flight football for Águila, FAS, Alianza, Chalatenango and San Salvador.
In 2001, Góchez wanted to leave his first club, Atlético Marte, for Águila, only to see his move blocked by Marte who quickly responded by selling him to rivals FAS.
International career
Góchez made his debut for El Salvador in a March 1999 UNCAF Nations Cup match against Honduras and has earned a total of 18 caps, scoring 1 goal. He has represented his country in 3 FIFA World Cup qualification matches and at the 1999 UNCAF Nations Cup
His final international was an August 2004 FIFA World Cup qualification against Panama.
International goals
- Scores and results list El Salvador's goal tally first.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 May 2004 | Robertson Stadium, Houston, United States |  Haiti | 1-2 | 3-3 | Friendly match |
Managerial career
Góchez was assistant to Argentinean coach Ramiro Cepeda and reserve team coach at Atlético Marte, until being dismissed in September 2009.
He currently acts as an official of the El Salvador national under-20 football team.