Antonio Álvarez Giráldez
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Antonio Álvarez Giráldez (born 10 April 1955) is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a central defender, and a current coach
.
, and a product of hometown Sevilla FC
's prolific youth system, Álvarez made his first team – and La Liga
– debuts during the 1975–76 season, scoring once in eight matches as the club finished in 11th position.
In the following decade, he would be more often than not an undisputed starter for the club, eventually appearing in nearly 350 official matches; after 1987–88, still with the club in the top division, 33-year old Álvarez – having appeared in just 17 league contests – opted to move on, and signed with Sevilla neighbours CD Málaga
; in early 1992, he joined another side in the region, third level
's Granada CF
, eventually hanging up his boots at the age of 40.
in 2000. He was part of Juande Ramos' staff as the club won two consecutive UEFA Cups and one Spanish Cup
, amongst other accolades.
In March 2010, after roughly two years as Sevilla's director of football
, Álvarez replaced former teammate Manolo Jiménez as first-team manager following his dismissal, after Luis Aragonés
, recently departed from Beşiktaş JK
, declined an offer to coach the side. He led the team throughout the last 10 games of the season
, winning six and losing four, and robbing RCD Mallorca
of the fourth place, which qualified for the UEFA Champions League
, in the last minute of the last matchday, a 3–2 win at neighbours UD Almería
.
On 19 May 2010, Álvarez was also on the bench, as Sevilla won the season
's Copa del Rey
, with goals from youth graduates Diego Capel
and Jesús Navas
(2–0). Four months later, following two losses and one draw in three games (two in the league
and one in the UEFA Europa League), he was sacked.
*Stats correct as of 20 May 2010.
Spain
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footballer who played as a central defender, 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:...
.
Playing career
Born in Marchena, Seville, AndalusiaAndalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
, and a product of hometown 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...
's prolific youth system, Álvarez made his first team – and La Liga
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...
– debuts during the 1975–76 season, scoring once in eight matches as the club finished in 11th position.
In the following decade, he would be more often than not an undisputed starter for the club, eventually appearing in nearly 350 official matches; after 1987–88, still with the club in the top division, 33-year old Álvarez – having appeared in just 17 league contests – opted to move on, and signed with Sevilla neighbours CD Málaga
CD Málaga
Club Deportivo Málaga was a Spanish football club based in Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. It played twenty seasons in La Liga, before being dissolved in 1992....
; in early 1992, he joined another side in the region, third level
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...
's Granada CF
Granada CF
Granada Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 14 April 1931, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes....
, eventually hanging up his boots at the age of 40.
Coaching career
After retiring, Álvarez eventually worked again with main side Sevilla, serving as assistant under several coaches, the first Joaquín CaparrósJoaquín Caparrós
Joaquín de Jesús Caparrós Camino is a Spanish football coach, currently in charge of RCD Mallorca.-Football career:Caparrós was born in Utrera, Province of Seville, Andalusia. After an obscure career as a player, he started coaching in his mid-20's, his first club being amateurs San José Obrero CF...
in 2000. He was part of Juande Ramos' staff as the club won two consecutive UEFA Cups and one 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 ....
, amongst other accolades.
In March 2010, after roughly two years as Sevilla's director of football
Director of football
"Director of football" is a term describing a senior management figure at a football club, most commonly used in Europe. The exact nature of the role is often unclear and extremely variable and causes much debate in the sports media...
, Álvarez replaced former teammate Manolo Jiménez as first-team manager following his dismissal, after Luis Aragonés
Luis Aragonés
José Luis Aragonés Suárez , usually referred to as Luis Aragonés and sometimes simply as Luis, is a former Spanish footballer and national coach....
, recently departed from Beşiktaş JK
Besiktas J.K.
Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey...
, declined an offer to coach the side. He led the team throughout the last 10 games of the season
2009–10 La Liga
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, winning six and losing four, and robbing 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....
of the fourth place, which qualified for the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, in the last minute of the last matchday, a 3–2 win at neighbours UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
.
On 19 May 2010, Álvarez was also on the bench, as Sevilla won the season
2009–10 Copa del Rey
The 2009–10 Copa del Rey was the 106th staging of the Copa del Rey. The competition began on August 22, 2009 and concluded on May 19, 2010 with the final held at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, in which Sevilla FC lifted the trophy for the fifth time in their history with a 2–0 victory over...
's Copa del Rey
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 ....
, with goals from youth graduates Diego Capel
Diego Capel
Diego Ángel Capel Trinidad is a Spanish footballer who plays for Sporting Clube de Portugal in Portugal, as a left winger.-Sevilla:Groomed in Sevilla FC's youth system , Capel made his first professional appearance aged 16, playing three minutes in a 2–1 home win over Atlético Madrid, on 24...
and Jesús Navas
Jesús Navas
Jesús Navas González is a Spanish footballer who plays for Sevilla FC in La Liga.A right winger who can play on the left flank on occasion, his main assets are his quick feet which also allow him to be very good at dribbling and an ability to run at opposing defenders.-Club career:Navas joined...
(2–0). Four months later, following two losses and one draw in three games (two in the league
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
and one in the UEFA Europa League), he was sacked.
Managerial stats
| Team | Nation | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Played | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Sevilla 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... |
 |
26 March 2010 | 27 Sept 2010 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 63.63 |
*Stats correct as of 20 May 2010.
Honours
- 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 ....
: 2009–102009–10 Copa del ReyThe 2009–10 Copa del Rey was the 106th staging of the Copa del Rey. The competition began on August 22, 2009 and concluded on May 19, 2010 with the final held at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, in which Sevilla FC lifted the trophy for the fifth time in their history with a 2–0 victory over... - Spanish SupercupSupercopa de EspañaThe Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
: Runner-up 20102010 Supercopa de EspañaThe 2010 Supercopa de España was a two-legged Spanish football match-up played on 14 August and 21 August 2010. It was contested by Sevilla, the 2009–10 Copa del Rey winners, and Barcelona, the 2009–10 Primera División winners....