Born in Marchena, Seville, and a product of hometown Sevilla FC's youth system, Álvarez made his La Liga debut during the 1975–76 season, scoring once in eight games as the team finished in 11th position. In the following decade he would be more often than not an undisputed starter for the Andalusians, eventually playing 370 matches all competitions comprised.[1]
At the end of the 1987–88 campaign, still with Sevilla in the top division, the 33-year-old Álvarez – having made just 17 league appearances – opted to move on, and signed with neighbouring CD Málaga. In summer 1991 he joined another club in the region, Segunda División B's Granada CF, eventually retiring at the age of 40.[2]
Coaching career
After retiring, Álvarez eventually worked again with main club Sevilla, serving as assistant under several coaches, the first Joaquín Caparrós in 2000. He was part of Juande Ramos' staff as they won two consecutive UEFA Cups and one Copa del Rey, amongst other accolades.
In March 2010, after roughly two years as Sevilla's director of football, Álvarez replaced former teammate Manolo Jiménez as first-team manager following his dismissal,[1] after Luis Aragonés, recently departed from Beşiktaş JK, declined an offer to coach the side.[3] He led the team throughout the last ten fixtures of the season, winning six, losing four and robbing RCD Mallorca of the fourth place which qualified for the UEFA Champions League in the last minute of the last matchday, a 3–2 away win against neighbours UD Almería.[4]
^ ab [The marshall of the box, before the greatest challenge of his career, after years of giving to Sevilla FC] (in Spanish). Sevilla FC. 27 March 2010. Archived from the original on 30 June 2010. Retrieved 19 May 2010.
^"Antonio Álvarez, IX Dorsal de Leyenda del Sevilla FC" [Antonio Álvarez, IX Legend Jersey at Sevilla FC]. ABC (in Spanish). 6 August 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
^Quintero, Fede (25 March 2010). "Luis Aragonés dice "no" al Sevilla" [Luis Aragonés says "no" to Sevilla]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 May 2010.
^. ESPN Soccernet. 15 May 2010. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
^"Cup glory for Sevilla". ESPN Soccernet. 19 May 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
^Madden, Paul (27 September 2010). "Sevilla sack Antonio Alvarez and appoint Gregorio Manzano". Goal. from the original on 28 September 2010. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
^Besa, Ramón (19 May 2010). "Ganó el serio, cayó el alegre" [Serious won, playful lost]. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 12 November 2015.
External links
Antonio Álvarez at BDFutbol
Antonio Álvarez manager profile at BDFutbol
April 25, 2023
antonio, Álvarez, footballer, born, 1955, this, spanish, name, first, paternal, surname, Álvarez, second, maternal, family, name, giráldez, antonio, Álvarez, giráldez, born, april, 1955, spanish, former, football, central, defender, manager, antonio, Álvarezpe. In this Spanish name the first or paternal surname is Alvarez and the second or maternal family name is Giraldez Antonio Alvarez Giraldez born 10 April 1955 is a Spanish former football central defender and manager Antonio AlvarezPersonal informationFull nameAntonio Alvarez GiraldezDate of birth 1955 04 10 10 April 1955 age 68 Place of birthMarchena SpainHeight1 86 m 6 ft 1 in Position s Centre backYouth careerSevillaSenior career YearsTeamApps Gls 1973 1978Sevilla B1975 1988Sevilla297 6 1988 1991Malaga98 4 1991 1995Granada130 6 1992 Malaga loan 7 0 Total532 16 International career1983Spain amateur3 0 1981Spain B2 0 Managerial career2000 2008Sevilla assistant 2010Sevilla Club domestic league appearances and goals Contents 1 Playing career 2 Coaching career 3 Managerial statistics 4 Honours 4 1 Manager 5 References 6 External linksPlaying career EditBorn in Marchena Seville and a product of hometown Sevilla FC s youth system Alvarez made his La Liga debut during the 1975 76 season scoring once in eight games as the team finished in 11th position In the following decade he would be more often than not an undisputed starter for the Andalusians eventually playing 370 matches all competitions comprised 1 At the end of the 1987 88 campaign still with Sevilla in the top division the 33 year old Alvarez having made just 17 league appearances opted to move on and signed with neighbouring CD Malaga In summer 1991 he joined another club in the region Segunda Division B s Granada CF eventually retiring at the age of 40 2 Coaching career EditAfter retiring Alvarez eventually worked again with main club Sevilla serving as assistant under several coaches the first Joaquin Caparros in 2000 He was part of Juande Ramos staff as they won two consecutive UEFA Cups and one Copa del Rey amongst other accolades In March 2010 after roughly two years as Sevilla s director of football Alvarez replaced former teammate Manolo Jimenez as first team manager following his dismissal 1 after Luis Aragones recently departed from Besiktas JK declined an offer to coach the side 3 He led the team throughout the last ten fixtures of the season winning six losing four and robbing RCD Mallorca of the fourth place which qualified for the UEFA Champions League in the last minute of the last matchday a 3 2 away win against neighbours UD Almeria 4 On 19 May 2010 Alvarez was also on the bench as Sevilla won the Spanish Cup with goals from youth graduates Diego Capel and Jesus Navas 2 0 5 Four months later following two losses and one draw in three games two in the league and one in the UEFA Europa League he was sacked 6 Managerial statistics EditAs of 26 September 2010Team Nation From To RecordPlayed W D L Win Sevilla 26 March 2010 27 September 2010 21 10 2 9 47 6Honours EditManager Edit Copa del Rey 2009 10 7 Supercopa de Espana runner up 2010References Edit a b El mariscal del area ante el gran reto de su carrera despues de decadas de entrega as Sevilla FC The marshall of the box before the greatest challenge of his career after years of giving to Sevilla FC in Spanish Sevilla FC 27 March 2010 Archived from the original on 30 June 2010 Retrieved 19 May 2010 Antonio Alvarez IX Dorsal de Leyenda del Sevilla FC Antonio Alvarez IX Legend Jersey at Sevilla FC ABC in Spanish 6 August 2016 Retrieved 3 December 2020 Quintero Fede 25 March 2010 Luis Aragones dice no al Sevilla Luis Aragones says no to Sevilla Marca in Spanish Retrieved 19 May 2010 Rodri fires Seviila sic into raptures ESPN Soccernet 15 May 2010 Archived from the original on 14 July 2011 Retrieved 14 June 2016 Cup glory for Sevilla ESPN Soccernet 19 May 2010 Retrieved 20 May 2010 Madden Paul 27 September 2010 Sevilla sack Antonio Alvarez and appoint Gregorio Manzano Goal Archived from the original on 28 September 2010 Retrieved 28 September 2010 Besa Ramon 19 May 2010 Gano el serio cayo el alegre Serious won playful lost El Pais in Spanish Retrieved 12 November 2015 External links EditAntonio Alvarez at BDFutbol Antonio Alvarez manager profile at BDFutbol Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Antonio Alvarez footballer born 1955 amp oldid 1109625280, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
