Quick Info
| Profession | Football Manager, Former Football Player |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 07/09/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Barcelona, Spain |
Latest News about Manolo Márquez
11/06/2025
Manolo Márquez’s tenure as head coach of the Indian men’s national football team ended after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Márquez mutually agreed to terminate his contract. The decision followed an AIFF Executive Committee meeting, after which the federation moved toward appointing a new head coach through an open application process.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Manuel Manolo Márquez Roca |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 11" (180 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Hazel Grey |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | Daughter - Carla Marquez |
Family
| Children | Daughter - Carla Marquez |
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Career
| Debut | 2002 with PB Anguera |
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Favourites
| Footballer | Messi |
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| Football Club | FC Barcelona |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. 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. | |
| 2. He hung up his playing boots at the age of 28. | |
| 3. He played a key role in guiding CF Badalona to the playoffs during his time at the club from 2010 to 2012. | |
| 4. He took charge of UD Las Palmas as manager on 3 July 2017, successfully promoting their B-team. | |
| 5. He faced a challenging period at the Croatian club NK Istra 1961, being sacked after a poor run of form. | |
| 6. In March 2020, he battled COVID-19 and recovered. | |
| 7. Manolo extended his contract with Hyderabad FC on 10 February 2021, leading them to their first Indian Super League title. | |
| 8. He joined FC Goa as head coach on 2 June 2023. | |
| 9. After Igor Stimac’s departure, he was appointed head coach of the Indian national football team on 20 July 2024. | |
| 10. He left his role as head coach of the Indian men's national football team in June 2025 by mutual agreement with the All India Football Federation. |