Benito Floro

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ИИ

Benito Floro is a Spanish association football player and manager known for his impactful coaching career.

He represented Spain at the national level during his football career.

Floro began his managerial career with Albacete, leading them to their first-ever La Liga promotion in just two years.

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Биография

Early Life

Benito Floro Sanz was born in Gijón, Asturias, Spain, where he would later embark on a notable career in football as both a player and a manager. His journey in the sport began in the lower divisions of Spanish football, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for the game.

Career

Floro's managerial career took off in 1989 when he first took charge of Albacete, leading them to their first-ever La Liga promotion within two years. His success continued at Real Madrid, where he won the Copa del Rey in his debut season. Over the years, he managed several clubs, including Sporting de Gijón, Vissel Kobe, Monterrey, Villarreal, and Mallorca. In 2005, he briefly returned to Real Madrid as a director of football before transitioning to a role as a sports commentator. In 2013, he was appointed as the head coach of the Canadian national team, although his tenure ended in 2016 after failing to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He later took on a managerial role at Alajuelense in Costa Rica.

Personal Life

Benito Floro's legacy in football extends to his family, as his son, Antonio, also pursued a career in coaching, working in Canada as well. Floro's contributions to football, both on and off the pitch, have left a lasting impact on the teams he managed and the players he influenced.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Floro has achieved significant honors, including winning the Segunda División and Segunda División B with Albacete, the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España with Real Madrid, and the UEFA Intertoto Cup with Villarreal. His journey reflects a deep commitment to the sport and a dedication to nurturing talent in football.

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Карьера и клубы

Football career

Floro was born in Gijón, Asturias. During his professional career he managed Albacete (two spells, starting off in 1989 in Segunda División B and leading the club to a first-ever La Liga promotion in just two years), Real Madrid (winning the Copa del Rey in his first season), Sporting de Gijón, Vissel Kobe, Monterrey, Villarreal– he had already coached the Valencians in the third tier – Mallorca (leaving the Balearic Islands side after just a few months after being appointed in the summer of 2004) and Barcelona SC. Starting in 2005, Floro briefly worked for former club Real Madrid as director of football, then switched to sports commentator with Telecinco. On 5 July 2013, the Canadian Soccer Association announced him as the new manager of the national team, taking over from interim coach Colin Miller on 1 August. On 14 September 2016, Floro's contract was not renewed after failing to qualify the team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. On 23 December, he was appointed at Alajuelense in the Costa Rican Liga FPD.

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Career

In December 2008, he signed a two-year contract with Barcelona S.C. of Guayaquil, Ecuador, and was scheduled to begin coaching the club in January 2009. Under his direction, the team played 17 matches, winning five, drawing five, and losing seven, leaving it tenth and third from bottom in Ecuador's Primera División. Club president Eduardo Maruri dismissed him on June 1, 2009, citing the team's poor results.

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