Javier Clemente

Football manager and national team coach

Javier Clemente - Football manager and national team coach
Born

March 12th, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A football manager and former player from Spain. Managed the Spain national team during two World Cups, in 1992 and 1994. Had a notable club management career with teams such as Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid. Achieved success in the 1983 Copa del Rey with Athletic Bilbao. Also played as a defender for the same club in the 1970s.

Managed the Spain national team in World Cups

Won the Copa del Rey with Athletic Bilbao

Coached Real Madrid and multiple La Liga teams

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