Alfredo Santaelena
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Alfredo Santaelena Aguado (born 13 October 1967 in Madrid
), simply Alfredo, is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a midfielder
, and a current coach
.
's Getafe CF
in 1988, and he moved the following year to the top flight
, with neighbours Atlético Madrid; after a friendly, he was personally signed by chairman Jesús Gil
, going on to experience some of his best years.
On June 29, 1991, Alfredo scored the game's only goal against RCD Mallorca
, in the Spanish Cup
final, also appearing in the following year, a win against Real Madrid
. He joined Deportivo de La Coruña
in 1993, alongside teammate Donato
, and produced roughly the same numbers, although he would be used more regularly.
Brought from the bench in the 1995 cup final against Valencia CF
, diminutive Alfredo scored with his head for the final 2–1 win. Two years later, he left for Sevilla FC
, being rarely used during his three 1/2-year stay, and finishing his career at nearly 36, with his first and second clubs.
Immediately after retiring, Alfredo took up coaching, mainly in the lower leagues. In 2007, he led CD Cobeña
- also in Madrid - to the third division
for the first time ever, but the team folded soon after.
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
), simply Alfredo, is a retired Spanish
Spain
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footballer who played as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, and a current coach
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
.
Football career
Alfredo's career professional career began with hometownMadrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
's Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
in 1988, and he moved the following year to the top flight
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
, with neighbours Atlético Madrid; after a friendly, he was personally signed by chairman Jesús Gil
Jesús Gil
Gregorio Jesús Gil y Gil was a Spanish businessman and politician. He served as Mayor of Marbella, between 1996 and 2002, and was also known for his 16-year stint as president of Spanish football club Atlético Madrid....
, going on to experience some of his best years.
On June 29, 1991, Alfredo scored the game's only goal against RCD Mallorca
RCD Mallorca
Real Club Deportivo Mallorca is a Spanish football team based on Palma, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands. Founded on 5 March 1916, the team currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at Son Moix....
, in the Spanish Cup
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
final, also appearing in the following year, a win against Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
. He joined Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
in 1993, alongside teammate Donato
Donato Gama da Silva
Donato Gama da Silva , simply Donato, is a retired Brazilian-born Spanish footballer during the 1990s and early 2000s....
, and produced roughly the same numbers, although he would be used more regularly.
Brought from the bench in the 1995 cup final against Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
, diminutive Alfredo scored with his head for the final 2–1 win. Two years later, he left for Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC
Sevilla Fútbol Club S.A.D. is a Spanish professional football club based in Seville, Spain that plays in the Spanish La Liga championship.They are one of the most successful clubs in Spanish football having won a 1 La Liga title, 5 Spanish "Copa del Rey" Cups, 1 Spanish Super Cup and 2 UEFA...
, being rarely used during his three 1/2-year stay, and finishing his career at nearly 36, with his first and second clubs.
Immediately after retiring, Alfredo took up coaching, mainly in the lower leagues. In 2007, he led CD Cobeña
CD Cobeña
Club Deportivo Cobeña was a Spanish football team based in Cobeña, a small suburb of Madrid.Founded in 1998, it last played in Segunda División B - Group 1 in 2006–07, holding home matches at Municipal La Dehesa municipal stadium, with a 2,000 seat capacity.-History:Founded in 1998, Cobeña started...
- also in Madrid - to the third division
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
for the first time ever, but the team folded soon after.
Honours
- Atlético Madrid:
- Spanish CupCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 1990–91, 1991–92
- Spanish Cup
- Deportivo:
- Spanish CupCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 1994–95 - Spanish SupercupSupercopa de EspañaThe Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
: 1995
- Spanish Cup