José Francisco Molina
Spanish football manager and player
Born
August 8th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Career in football included playing as a goalkeeper and later managing teams. Played primarily for Atlético Madrid and Deportivo de La Coruña during a professional playing career spanning from 1988 to 2009. Transitioned to management with various clubs, contributing to team development and strategy.
Played for Atlético Madrid
Managed teams in Spain
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