Manolo Marquez Appointed as Head Coach of Indian Men's Football Team
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Manolo Marquez appointed as head coach of the Indian men's football team by AIFF. |
| Date of Appointment | July 20, 2024 |
| Current Role | Head coach of FC Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL). |
| Full-Time Role Start | After the 2024-25 ISL season ends. |
| Nationality | Spanish (from Barcelona). |
| Coaching Experience | - Transformed Hyderabad FC into ISL champions in 2022. |
| - Currently with FC Goa (2023-24 season). | |
| - Coached in Spain (Las Palmas, Badalona, Prat, Europa, etc.), Thailand, and Croatia. | |
| Career Span | 22 years of coaching experience. |
| Matches in India | Over 100 matches with Hyderabad FC and FC Goa. |
| Focus on Youth | Developed players like Liston Colaco, Akash Mishra, Asish Rai, Jay Gupta, and Nikhil Poojary. |
| Previous Clubs in India | Hyderabad FC, FC Goa. |