Quick Info
| Profession | Football coach and former defender |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 21/06/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Haro, La Rioja, Spain |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Luis de la Fuente
Luis de la Fuente was named Men's Coach of the Year and received the Johan Cruyff Trophy at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. He beat Luis Enrique, Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery and Vincent Kompany, with the World Cup success cited as the decisive factor.
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, with Ferran Torres scoring in extra time to secure the country's second world title. Spain went unbeaten through the tournament, and the win made De la Fuente the oldest coach to win the men's World Cup.
The Spanish Football Federation announced a contract extension for De la Fuente until 2032 in September 2026. The extension followed his success with the national team since December 2022.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Luis de la Fuente Castillo |
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| Summary | Spanish former professional defender who became a coach, rising through Spain's federation youth pathway to the senior national team, which he has managed since December 2022. He led Spain to the 2023 UEFA Nations League, UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. |
| Current Role | Head coach of the Spain senior national football team |
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Career
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Style Quotient
| Preferred Formation | 4-3-3 |
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| Playing Style | Pressing, vertical and aggressive football with regular use of a centre-forward |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Became the oldest manager to win a FIFA World Cup, surpassing the record previously held by Vicente del Bosque | |
| 2. Became the first manager to win the UEFA Nations League, UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup | |
| 3. Had a contract extension reportedly running to 2028 | |
| 4. Coached Sergio Ramos during his time with Sevilla FC's youth team | |
| 5. Became the oldest manager to win a FIFA World Cup, aged 65 years and 28 days, surpassing the record previously held by Vicente del Bosque | |
| 6. Received a contract extension until 2032, announced by the Spanish Football Federation in September 2026 |
