Nestor El Maestro (born Nestor Jevtić on 25 March 1983) is Yugoslav born English football manager. He is the currently managing Cypriot First Division club Anorthosis Famagusta."Nestor Jevtić ". b92, 25.10.2018.
Personal life El Maestro was born in Belgrade, Serbia, former Yugoslavia; his family emigrated to West Sussex, England when El Maestro was eight years old, he changed his surname from Jevtić to El Maestro at the age of 18. He had changed it once before in his teenage years, due to himself identifying as solely British and in an attempt to distance himself from his surname ending with ić, and Serbian descent because of his native country's role in the Yugoslav Wars. He has a brother named Nikon.
Managerial career Spartak Trnava In May 2017, El Maestro signed a two-year contract with Slovak club Spartak Trnava, taking over as their manager from the new season.Definitíva: Novým trénerom Spartaka sa stane Nestor El Maestro 16 May 2017, trnavskyhlas.sk In his first season as a manager, he led them to a historic league title for the first time in 45 years.
CSKA Sofia In June 2018, he signed a contract with Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia.Oficiálne: El Maestro má nový klub, podpísal zmluvu s CSKA Sofia 7 June 2018, trnavskyhlas.sk He was sacked in February 2019, despite reaching 45 points after 20 games in the Parva Liga.
Sturm Graz On 12 June 2019, it was announced that El Maestro has signed a two-year contract with Austrian side Sturm Graz.Nestor El Maestro wird neuer Trainer des SK Sturm 12 June 2019, sksturm.at He was sacked on 25 June 2020 after a series of seven losses in eight games.Nestor El Maestro wird dienstfrei gestellt 25 June 2020, sksturm.at During the 29 games under El Maestro's tenure, the team reached a disappointing 37 points.
Al-Taawoun On 12 March 2021, he was appointed as the manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun. On 22 August 2021, he was sacked by Al-Taawoun.
Göztepe On 8 September 2021, Süper Lig side Göztepe announced agreement with El Maestro, which was contracted on two seasons. After six defeats in a row, he was sacked on 7 March 2022 after six months.
CSKA Sofia (second stint) On 29 July 2023, El Maestro was reappointed as manager of First League club CSKA Sofia, taking over from Saša Ilić. He was sacked on 14 April 2024 and was replaced by Stamen Belchev.
Debrecen On 11 November 2024, Nemzeti Bajnokság side Debreceni VSC announced agreement with El Maestro, which was contracted until 30 June 2026. On 14 June 2025, he left the club by mutual consent. The supporters heavily criticized the management of Debrecen due to their decision.
Managerial statistics
+Record by team and tenure TeamNatFromToRecord Spartak Trnava1 June 20177 June 2018 CSKA Sofia7 June 20188 February 2019 Sturm Graz12 June 201925 June 2020 Al-Taawoun12 March 202122 August 2021Göztepe8 September 20217 March 2022CSKA Sofia29 July 202314 April 2024 Debrecen11 November 202414 June 2025 Total —
Honours Manager Spartak Trnava Slovak Super Liga: 2017–18
Individual Slovak Super Liga Manager of the season: 2017–18
See also Nikon El Maestro
References
External links FC Spartak Trnava official club profile