Guillermo Abascal

Early career

Born in Seville, Andalusia, Abascal joined FC Barcelona's La Masia in 2001, from hometown amateurs AD Heliópolis CF. He left the club in 2004, and finished his formation with Sevilla FC. Abascal retired from professional football at the age of 18, and started studying at the Pablo de Olavide University in his hometown, while still representing amateurs UDE Abre and CD Aboño. He also spent a year at the University of Algarve, and returned to Sevilla in 2013 as a youth fitness coach. His first managerial experience came in 2016, when he took over Sevilla's Infantil B squad.

Chiasso

On 12 June 2017, Abascal moved abroad, being appointed manager of Swiss Challenge League side FC Chiasso. He made his professional debut ten days later in a 2–2 draw at Servette FC on the opening day of the season. Abascal was sacked on 4 April 2018, after suffering six defeats in his last eight matches.

Lugano

On 10 April 2018, Abascal was named at the helm of Ticino neighbours FC Lugano in the Swiss Super League until the end of the season; he drew 1–1 at home to FC Thun in his first top-flight game. From being placed ninth and threatened with relegation, he led the club to eighth position, three points shy of the European qualification places.

Ascoli

In July 2019, Abascal was hired as manager for the Primavera (under-19) squad of Italian club Ascoli Calcio 1898 FC. The following 27 January, Paolo Zanetti was dismissed as the head coach of the…

On April 11, 2023, Abascal married Alejandra de Agora, the wedding took place in Moscow. In May, the couple had a son, Guillermo Nicolai.