Manuel Pablo is a former professional footballer from Spain, primarily known for his role as a right-back.
He is currently the manager of Deportivo Fabril, a club in the Primera Federación.
Manuel Pablo played a crucial role in Deportivo de La Coruña's only national championship win in 2000, contributing significantly to their defense.
Biography
Early Life
Manuel Pablo García Díaz, known simply as Manuel Pablo, was born in Arucas, Las Palmas, Canary Islands. He began his football journey at a young age, eventually joining UD Las Palmas, where he honed his skills as a defender.
Club Career
In the summer of 1998, at the age of 22, Manuel Pablo made a significant move to Deportivo de La Coruña, marking the beginning of a notable chapter in his career. He made his La Liga debut on November 15, 1998, in a match against Deportivo Alavés. Despite facing competition for his position, he became an integral part of Deportivo's defense, contributing to the club's historic national championship win in 2000. However, his career faced a setback in 2001 when he suffered a severe tibia injury during a Galician derby against RC Celta de Vigo, sidelining him for an entire season. After his recovery, he returned to the pitch and showcased his resilience, notably helping Deportivo reach the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2004.
International Career
Manuel Pablo's impressive performances at the club level earned him a spot on the Spain national team, where he made his debut on August 16, 2000, against Germany. Over the course of his international career, he earned 12 caps for his country.
Coaching Career
After retiring from professional play, Manuel Pablo transitioned into coaching, starting as an assistant for Deportivo's B team in 2018. He later took on the role of manager for the Juvenil squad in 2021 and became head coach of Deportivo's reserves in November 2024. Under his leadership, the team achieved promotion as champions in the Segunda Federación, solidifying his impact on the club's future.
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Career & Clubs
Manuel Pablo's performances for Deportivo earned him a debut with the Spain national team on 16 August 2000, in a 4–1 away friendly defeat to Germany. He played for his country a further 12 times.
Shortly after retiring, Manuel Pablo continued to work with his main club Deportivo, being named an assistant to the B team in October 2018. In July 2021, he was appointed manager of the Juvenil squad, replacing Óscar Gilsanz. Manuel Pablo became head coach of Deportivo's reserves on 5 November 2024, again taking over from Gilsanz. On 26 March 2026, with the side leading their group in the Segunda Federación, he renewed his contract until 2028; promotion was eventually achieved as champions.
Born in Arucas, Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Manuel Pablo was 22 when he joined Deportivo de La Coruña from his hometown club UD Las Palmas in summer 1998, being signed together with Argentine Turu Flores. He made his La Liga debut on 15 November 1998 in a 2–2 home draw against Deportivo Alavés, but faced serious competition from Armando Álvarez in his first season, appearing in just 14 league matches. Manuel Pablo was a vital part of Depor's defence as the Galician side were crowned national champions in 2000 for the only time in their history. He contributed 37 games to the feat, 45 in all competitions. On 30 September 2001, Manuel Pablo sustained an horrific tibia injury during the televised Galician derby against RC Celta de Vigo after an unlucky tackle by Everton Giovanella. Subsequently, he missed the rest of the campaign. Manuel Pablo returned one year later, playing the full 90 minutes against CD Corralejo in a Copa del Rey tie. On 6 October 2002 he was handed his league return by coach Javier Irureta, as a late substitute in the 0–2 home loss to Racing de Santander. In 2003–04's closing stages, Manuel Pablo proved he was fully recovered, as displayed in an excellent performance on 7 April 2004 in a 4–0 win over AC Milan in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League (5–4 aggregate victory). From the 2004–05 season onwards, he was the undisputed right-back at the Estadio Riazor (although he faced stiff competition from Álvaro Arbeloa in the 2006–07 campaign until…
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- Deportivo de A Coruña (1998–)
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- UD Las Palmas (1994–1998)
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- UD Las Palmas Atlético (1994–1996)
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- Spain national under-21 association football team (1997–1997)
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- Spain national under-23 football team (1997–1997)
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- Spain men's national football team (2000–2004)
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Played together with
- Aarón EscandellUD Las Palmas · 2023–2024
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
Abdoulaye BaDeportivo de A Coruña · 2020–2020
Abel AguilarDeportivo de A Coruña · 2012–2013
Abel ResinoSpain men's national football team · 1991–1991
Abelardo FernándezSpain men's national football team · 1991–2001- Abelardo FernándezSpain national under-21 association football team · 1990–1991
- Abelardo FernándezSpain national under-23 football team · 1991–1992
Adama TraoréDeportivo de A Coruña · 2026- Adama TraoréSpain men's national football team · 2020
- Adama TraoréSpain national under-21 association football team · 2018–2018
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Manuel Pablo García Díaz, known as Manuel Pablo, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mainly as a right-back. He is currently manager of Primera Federación club Deportivo Fabril.
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