🔥 Trending Who is Luis de la Fuente?

Luis de la Fuente is the current manager of the Spain national football team. He has been in charge since 2022 and is notably leading the team in the FIFA World Cup 2026 ²³. His appointment as the head coach of "La Roja" is considered a significant part of the team's revival ⁵.

Playing Career

As a player, de la Fuente was a left-back ¹. He played in La Liga for 13 seasons, accumulating 254 appearances and scoring six goals ¹. He played for prominent clubs such as Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla ¹³. During his time with Athletic Bilbao, he won two league titles and one Copa del Rey ¹³.

Managerial Career

De la Fuente's coaching career began after his playing days. He has a history of working with various Spanish youth national teams before taking the helm of the senior squad ⁵. His managerial tenure with the Spain national team began in 2022 ³. He is known for his approach, which has been described as drawing parallels to bullfighting, with de la Fuente himself identifying as a "taurino" ⁴. His management style and the team's performance have made him a compelling figure during the 2026 World Cup ⁵.

Personal Life

Luis de la Fuente was born on June 21, 1961, in Haro, La Rioja, Spain ¹³. He is 64 years old as of June 2026 ⁷. Information about his personal life includes details about his wife, three children, family roots, and his Catholic faith ⁶⁷⁸. He is known to be a regular attendee of the bullfighting events at the Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas ⁴.