Luis Aragonés

Football manager and player, Euro 2008 coach

Luis Aragonés - Football manager and player, Euro 2008 coach
Born

July 28th, 1938
86 years ago

Died

February 1st, 2014
11 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A prominent figure in Spanish football, played as a forward and later transitioned to coaching. Played for clubs such as Atlético Madrid and Sevilla FC during a career that spanned from the late 1950s to the 1970s. Transitioned to management, where he achieved notable success, notably coaching the Spanish national team to victory in the UEFA Euro 2008 tournament, marking Spain's first major international trophy in 44 years. His tactical acumen and leadership helped shape a new era for Spanish football, characterized by a focus on possession and attacking play.

Coached Spain to victory in UEFA Euro 2008

Managed Atlético Madrid multiple times

Played for Atlético Madrid and Sevilla FC

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