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José Luis Mendilibar
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José Luis Mendilibar Etxebarria (born 14 March 1961) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, currently manager of Super League Greece club Olympiacos. He played no higher than Segunda División, making 290 appearances and scoring 34 goals mainly for Sestao. He also represented Logroñés in that league. Mendilibar managed for over 15 years in La Liga for Athletic Bilbao, Valladolid, Osasuna, Levante, Eibar, Alavés and Sevilla, winning the second division with Valladolid in 2006–07, the Europa League in 2023 with Sevilla and the Conference League in 2024 with Olympiacos.

Quick facts about José Luis Mendilibar

  • Full name: José Luis Mendilibar
  • Born: 1961-03-14
  • Nationality: Spain
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q460576

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Who is José Luis Mendilibar?

José Luis Mendilibar Etxebarria (born 14 March 1961) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder, currently manager of Super League Greece club Olympiacos. He played no higher than Segunda División, making 290 appearances and scoring 34 goals mainly for Sestao.

What nationality is José Luis Mendilibar?

José Luis Mendilibar is Spain.

When was José Luis Mendilibar born?

José Luis Mendilibar was born on 1961-03-14.

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