Daniel ‘el Ruso’ Brailovsky rejoins ESPN Deportes’ Commentator Lineup.

Daniel “el Ruso” Brailovsky, who spent the last season as the head coach of Mexican first division team Club América, is returning to ESPN Deportes as co-host of Mexican soccer studio show Fútbol Picante, it was announced today. Brailovsky will make his first appearance on the show tonight at 12:00 a.m. ET.

Brailovsky co-hosted Fútbol Picante from January 2005 through October 2007. He left the network to take charge of one of América, one of Mexico’s most prestigious soccer clubs, October 2007.

One of the most beloved soccer personalities, Brailovsky holds the distinction of having played for three different countries in international matches, always with FIFA’s permission (Uruguay, Argentina and Israel). An attacking midfielder and striker, Brailovsky started his playing career in Uruguay. From 1976-1979 he played for Uruguay’s Peñarol and led the team to three championship. In 1984, he signed with Club América, helping the team to two championships. He also won the national title in Israel twice (1997-1998) as coach for Macabi Haifa, and he took his team to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.

Brailovsky will serve as a regular co-host on Fútbol Picante aired live Monday though Sunday at 12:00 a.m. ET.