Voro (footballer)
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Salvador González Marco, a.k.a. Voro (born 9 October 1963 in Valencia), is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a central defender.
During his career, he played mostly for local Valencia CF
and Deportivo La Coruña
(10 La Liga
seasons combined, 290 matches), also coaching the former during two months.
Voro represented Spain
at the 1994 World Cup
.
's youth academy, going on to represent its B side in his first season. After a one 1/2-year loan with CD Tenerife
in the second division
, he played during eight seasons - seven in La Liga
- with the Ches first team (including 37 games with two goals in 1989–90, as the side finished second).
Subsequently, Voro joined Deportivo de La Coruña
, being an instrumental part in the rise of Super Depor, during the early-to-mid 90's. Having started 1996–97 with the Galicians, he finished it with CD Logroñés
, retiring in the second level in 1999.
On 21 April 2008, after several years working with Valencia as match delegate, Voro became manager of his former team, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman
. However, after having guided his side to the 2008 Copa del Rey
, he was replaced by Unai Emery for 2008–09, and reinstated in his previous post.
for the Spain national football team
during two years, and was part of Spain's squad in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
.
His debut came on 13 October 1993, in a decisive 1994 World Cup qualifier
against Republic of Ireland
in Lansdowne Road
, Dublin. Voro played 90 minutes in a 3–1 win.
Spain
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footballer who played as a central defender.
During his career, he played mostly for local 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...
and Deportivo 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...
(10 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...
seasons combined, 290 matches), also coaching the former during two months.
Voro represented Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
at the 1994 World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
.
Club career
Voro graduated from hometown Valencia CFValencia 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...
's youth academy, going on to represent its B side in his first season. After a one 1/2-year loan with CD Tenerife
CD Tenerife
Club Deportivo Tenerife, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in Tenerife . Founded in 1922, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, with a 24,000-seat capacity.-History:Club Deportivo Tenerife was founded in...
in the second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
, he played during eight seasons - seven in 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...
- with the Ches first team (including 37 games with two goals in 1989–90, as the side finished second).
Subsequently, Voro 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...
, being an instrumental part in the rise of Super Depor, during the early-to-mid 90's. Having started 1996–97 with the Galicians, he finished it with CD Logroñés
CD Logroñés
Club Deportivo Logroñés, S.A.D. was a Spanish football team based in Logroño, in the autonomous community of La Rioja. Founded in 1940, it last played in Regional Preferente de La Rioja....
, retiring in the second level in 1999.
On 21 April 2008, after several years working with Valencia as match delegate, Voro became manager of his former team, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman
Ronald Koeman
Ronald Koeman is a former Dutch footballer, and the current manager of Feyenoord. He is the younger brother of former Feyenoord coach Erwin Koeman and the son of former Dutch international Martin Koeman...
. However, after having guided his side to the 2008 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 ....
, he was replaced by Unai Emery for 2008–09, and reinstated in his previous post.
International career
Voro earned nine capsCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for the Spain national football team
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
during two years, and was part of Spain's squad in the 1994 FIFA World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
.
His debut came on 13 October 1993, in a decisive 1994 World Cup qualifier
1994 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification....
against Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
in Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road was a stadium in Dublin owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union that has been the location of a number of sports stadiums. It was used primarily for rugby union and for association football matches as well as some music concerts...
, Dublin. Voro played 90 minutes in a 3–1 win.
Player
- Second DivisionSegunda DivisiónThe Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
: 1986–87 - 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