Arsenio Iglesias
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About
Former soccer player and manager that coached professionally for over forty years in Spain. During his career, he played for La Liga clubs such as Deportivo La Coruña and Sevilla FC before eventually earning a coaching job with Real Madrid. In 2016, he was named a "Blue and White Legend" as a salute to his 50+ year relationship with Deportivo La Coruña.
Before Fame
He signed his first professional contract with Deportivo Fabril in 1950. He was just 19 years old at the time.
Trivia
Although he never won the Copa del Rey tournament as a player, he later won the tournament championship with Deportivo La Coruña during the 1995 club season. He played in over 130 La Liga matches during his career with Deportivo La Coruña and coached for eleven years there.
Family Life
Growing up, he lived with his family in the Arteixo, Spain area. He was a husband, father and grandfather.
Associated With
He once coached Raúl González for a season while at Real Madrid.
