Mario Darío Grana (born 27 January 1973) is an Argentine football manager and former footballer who last managed the youth academy of Cerro Porteño.[1][2][3][4]
Grana grew up regarding Argentine international Diego Maradona as his football idol.[5] He studied for a degree in electromechanics.[6]
In 2004, Grana signed for Paraguayan side Cerro Porteño, where he was regarded as a fan favorite.[7] In 2010, he signed for Argentine side El Porvenir, where he captained the club.[8]
Grana mainly operated as a left-midfielder.[9]
Grana started his managerial career as player-manager of Paraguayan side Deportivo Capiatá.[10] In 2011, he was appointed manager of Paraguayan side Cerro Porteño.[11][12] After that, he was appointed manager of Argentine side Morón.[13] While managing the club, he was attacked by barra bravas.[14][15]
Grana has a son.[16]
Grana competed in Paraguayan reality television show Baila conmigo Paraguay 2017.[17][18][19]
