Quick Info
| Profession | Football Manager |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1971 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Hondarribia, Spain |
Latest News about Unai Emery
09/05/2026
Real Madrid has included Aston Villa manager Unai Emery on their shortlist for the head coach position starting next season, according to reports. Despite his success at Villa Park and three years remaining on his contract until 2027, an offer from the Spanish giants could tempt Emery to return to La Liga. The club seeks a world-class manager with strong experience, including Emery's impressive La Liga record and European successes at Sevilla, Arsenal, and PSG.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Unai Emery Etxegoien |
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| Nickname | Unai |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
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| Hair Color | Black |
| Height | 180 cm |
| Weight | 72 kg |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
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| School | Not Known |
| Religion | Non-Religious |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobby | Watching Football |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 2005 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Luisa Fernandez | ||||
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| Children | Lander Emery Fernández | ||||
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Career
| Managerial Debut | With Lorca in the 2004-2005 Season |
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| Teams Managed | Lorca, Almeria, Valencia, Spartak Moscow, Sevilla, Paris Saint Germain, Arsenal, Villarreal, Aston Villa |
| Career Turning Point | 2013-2014 Season with Sevilla |
| Current Position | Head Coach of Aston Villa (Premier League) |
| Notable Achievement | Record holder for most UEFA Europa League titles |
| Contract Extension | Extended contract with Aston Villa until 2027 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Unai Emery's smoking habits are unknown. | |
| 2. It is also not known whether Unai Emery drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He comes from a family of footballers, with both his father and grandfather being goalkeepers. | |
| 4. Emery is a youth graduate of Real Sociedad. | |
| 5. His soccer career began as a midfielder. | |
| 6. He struggled to break into the first team and moved to Segunda División. | |
| 7. At 32, he suffered a career-ending knee injury while playing for Lorca Deportiva CF. | |
| 8. Lorca Deportiva CF offered him the position of club manager. | |
| 9. Under his guidance, Lorca Deportiva CF was promoted to the second division for the first time in their history. | |
| 10. In 2003, he and his girlfriend Luisa Fernandez welcomed a son. | |
| 11. He married his long-time girlfriend Luisa Fernandez in 2005. | |
| 12. Emery managed Valencia during the 2008-2009 season, achieving impressive results. | |
| 13. After finishing third in the league, he departed the club in 2012. | |
| 14. He then had a brief stint at Spartak Moscow from May to November 2012. | |
| 15. In January 2013, he joined Sevilla as the manager. | |
| 16. Emery guided Sevilla to three consecutive Europa League Tournament victories. | |
| 17. He joined PSG on 28 June 2016. | |
| 18. Emery led PSG to a Ligue 1 victory in the 2017-2018 season. | |
| 19. On 28 April 2018, he announced his departure from PSG. | |
| 20. Since 2021, he has been the majority shareholder of fourth-tier Spanish club Real Unión. | |
| 21. He is widely considered one of the best managers in the world. | |
| 22. Emery became the first manager to win the UEFA Cup or Europa League with three different teams and later extended his record to five titles. |