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Javier Aguirre
Javier Aguirre, nicknamed El Vasco, became head coach of Valencia on 23 September 2026, with the club fighting at the bottom of LaLiga.
- Born1 December 1958 (age 67)
- NationalityMexico
- ClubValencia
- RoleHead coach
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Who is Javier Aguirre?
Javier Aguirre, nicknamed El Vasco, became head coach of Valencia on 23 September 2026, with the club fighting at the bottom of LaLiga.
As a player he starred for Club América and Guadalajara and won 59 caps for Mexico, playing at the 1986 World Cup.
As a coach he has taken Mexico to three World Cups (2002, 2010 and 2026), managed Atlético Madrid, took both Osasuna and Mallorca to Copa del Rey finals, and also coached Japan and Egypt. He has a reputation for flexible, resilient teams.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Javier Aguirre |
| Date of birth | 1 December 1958 |
| Age | 67 |
| Nationality | Mexico |
| Current role | Head coach |
| Club | Valencia |
| League | La Liga |
| Appointed | 23 September 2026 |
Updated weekly · checked 1 October 2026
2026-27 season so far
- Appointed head coach of Valencia on 23 September 2026.
- Valencia are 19th in the La Liga with 4 points (won 1, drawn 1, lost 5), checked 1 October 2026.
Full table, scores and fixtures: La Liga page.
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Photo: Selección Nacional de México, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (29 June 2025). Profile facts are drawn from the player’s or coach’s public career record (Wikipedia); season numbers come from SitesNG’s weekly European football data. This page is updated every week.
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Who is Javier Aguirre?
Javier Aguirre, nicknamed El Vasco, became head coach of Valencia on 23 September 2026, with the club fighting at the bottom of LaLiga.
How old is Javier Aguirre?
Javier Aguirre was born on 1 December 1958 and is 67 years old (as of 1 October 2026).
Which club does Javier Aguirre coach?
Valencia, in the La Liga.
When did Javier Aguirre take over at Valencia?
On 23 September 2026.