Carlos Corberán

Born in Cheste, Valencian Community on 7 April 1983, Corberán represented hometown side Cheste and Valencia as a youth. He began his senior career as a goalkeeper playing for Valencia B before moving to Burjassot and then Ribarroja. At the age of 23, in 2006 after playing no higher than Tercera División, he decided to retire to pursue his passion for coaching.

Early career

After retiring, Corberán started working at Villarreal's C and B-teams, as a fitness coach. In 2011, after the appointment of Juan Carlos Garrido in the first team, he was named fitness coach of the main squad. In February 2012, Corberán signed for Saudi Arabian team Al-Ittihad alongside head coach Raúl Caneda, having been recommended by Pep Guardiola. Whilst at the club, he was a fitness coach and helped get the club to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League. In July 2013, Corberán was appointed manager of Alcorcón's Juvenil A squad, but was relieved from his duties and replaced by José María Rico the following January. In 2014, he returned to Saudi Arabia and joined Al-Nassr, and was named as Caneda's assistant. They were runners-up in the Saudi Super Cup, and reached the group phase in the Champions League and were also finalists in the King's Cup.

Cyprus

On 29 November 2016, Corberán had his first senior managerial experience after being appointed in charge of Doxa Katokopias in the Cypriot First Division. The following 24 January, however, he was sacked. Corberán was appointed the new head coach of Ermis Aradippou, also in the Cypriot top tier, on 30 January 2017, where he helped guide them to a seventh-place finish, before being replaced by Nicos Panayiotou.

Leeds United

On 21 June 2017, Corberán was announced as the new Leeds United under-23 manager, replacing the departed Jason Blunt. After the appointment of new head…

Manager

Leeds United U23

Professional Development Northern League: 2018–19 Professional Development League: 2018–19 Individual

EFL Championship Manager of the Month: February 2022