Manolo Márquez Age, Wiki and Bio

Manolo Márquez

Quick Info

ProfessionFootball Manager, Former Football Player
NationalitySpanish
Date of Birth07/09/1968
Age56 years
BirthplaceBarcelona, Spain

Bio/Wiki

Full NameManuel Manolo Márquez Roca
Zodiac SignVirgo
HometownBarcelona, Spain
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Reading Books

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColorHazel Grey
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Children
  • Daughter - Carla Marquez

Family

ChildrenDaughter - Carla Marquez

Career

Debut2002 with PB Anguera
Managerial Career
  • PB Anguera - (2002–2003)
  • AE Prat - (2003–2006) (2007–2009) (2014–2015)
  • CE Europa - (2006–2007)
  • CF Badalona - (2010–2012)
  • RCD Espanyol B - (2013–2014)
  • UE Sant Andreu - (2015)
  • UD Las Palmas Atlético - (2016–2017)
  • UD Las Palmas - (2017)
  • NK Istra 1961 - (2018)
  • Ratchaburi FC - (2018–2019)
  • Hyderabad FC - (2020–2023)
  • FC Goa - (2023)
  • India national football team - (2024)

Favourites

FootballerMessi
Football ClubFC Barcelona

Some Lesser Known Facts

Manolo played for various clubs including CE Cerdanyola, Santfeliuenc FC, CF Montañesa, CD Granollers, FC Martinenc, UA Horta, CF Badalona and Penya Barcelonista Anguera during his playing career.
He hung up his playing boots at the age of 28.
He played a key role in guiding CF Badalona to the playoffs during his time at the club from 2010 to 2012.
He took charge of UD Las Palmas as manager on 3 July 2017, successfully promoting their B-team.
He faced a challenging period at the Croatian club NK Istra 1961, being sacked after a poor run of form.
In March 2020, he battled COVID-19 and recovered.
Manolo extended his contract with Hyderabad FC on 10 February 2021, leading them to their first Indian Super League title.
He joined FC Goa as head coach on 2 June 2023.
After Igor Stimac’s departure, he was appointed head coach of the Indian national football team on 20 July 2024.