Luis de la Fuente

Spain · Manager · Spain

15y In management

5 Clubs

1 Countries

4 Titles

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otherThe GuardianOfficial source· 25 Sept 2026

De la Fuente: World Cup glory not enough for Spain

Spain's coach reveals a player asked him 'What's left to win?' minutes after their latest triumph — and he had the answer ready.

off pitchBBC SportOfficial source· 16 Sept 2026

De la Fuente signs Spain deal until 2032

Spain's World Cup-winning boss will stay in charge through a home-soil title defence in 2030.

opinionGiveMeSportEstablished source· 11 Sept 2026

De la Fuente Rips Ballon d'Or Over Spain Star's Snub

The Spain boss didn't hold back after a World Cup winner was left off the Ballon d'Or nominees list.

off pitchDaily Mail FootballEstablished source· 29 Jul 2026

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Luis de la Fuente Castillo
Born: 21 Jun 1961 (age 65)
Birthplace: Haro, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Clubs managed: 5
Current club: Spain

Overview

Luis de la Fuente is a Spanish football coach, born on 21 June 1961. He currently manages the Spain national team. His managerial career includes roles at Alavés and various Spanish youth sides, notably the U19, U21, and U23 teams, before taking charge of the senior squad.

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Cucurella inks Spain boss De la Fuente tattoo after World Cup vow

Marc Cucurella got a tattoo of Spain's World Cup-winning coach Luis de la Fuente on his arm.

off pitchBBC SportOfficial source· 29 Jul 2026

Cucurella gets tattoo of Spain coach De la Fuente

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