Ernesto Góchez Lovo (born September 14, 1976) is a former Salvadoran professional footballer.
An attacking midfielder, Góchez's started his professional career at Atlético Marte and it spanned fourteen years while also playing top flight football for C.D. ÃÂguila, C.D. FAS, Alianza F.C., C.D. Chalatenango and San Salvador F.C.
In 2001, Góchez wanted to leave his first club, Atlético Marte, for ÃÂguila, only to see his move blocked by Marte who quickly responded by selling him to rivals FAS.
Góchez was assistant to Argentinean coach Ramiro Cepeda and reserve team coach at Atlético Marte, until being dismissed in September 2009.
In December 2018, Góchez was confirmed as new coach of the El Salvador under-17.
Gochez was hired as the sporting director FAS on 2023. https://www.elsalvador.com/deportes/futbol/ernesto-gochez-nuevo-gerente-deportivo-fas-lmf-apertura-2023/1078765/2023/ However due to disagreement with the board and lack of support, he ended up resigning
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.
He currently acts as an official of the El Salvador national under-20 football team.