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Víctor Vázquez
Víctor Vázquez is a former La Masia standout who retired at age 38 to become head coach of FC Santa Coloma.
Víctor Vázquez is a former standout from FC Barcelona's La Masia academy who played professionally for clubs including FC Barcelona, Club Brugge, Toronto FC, and LA Galaxy before retiring as a player at age 38. He transitioned into coaching, becoming the permanent head coach of FC Santa Coloma in Andorra's Primera Divisió, announcing the move in an emotional social media video. Coverage describes him as an ex-Barcelona talent leading the team, which earned seeding in UEFA Conference League qualifiers under his guidance. FC Santa Coloma advanced past Penybont with a 4-0 aggregate and drew Rapid Vienna in the second qualifying round, with Vázquez previewing the challenging tie.
Key Points
- Víctor Vázquez is a former La Masia standout who played for FC Barcelona, Club Brugge, Toronto FC, LA Galaxy, and other clubs before retiring as a player at age 38.
- Víctor Vázquez retired from playing to become the permanent head coach of FC Santa Coloma, announcing the move in an emotional social media video driven by his passion for coaching.
- Coverage describes Víctor Vázquez as an ex-Barcelona talent leading FC Santa Coloma, which earned seeding in UEFA Conference League qualifiers.
- Víctor Vázquez serves as head coach of FC Santa Coloma, guiding the team in domestic league matches and UEFA Conference League qualifiers.
- Víctor Vázquez is identified as the former FC Barcelona youth product now coaching in Andorra's Primera Divisió with FC Santa Coloma.
Timeline
Previews Conference League Tie vs Rapid Vienna
Víctor Vázquez, head coach of FC Santa Coloma, previewed the UEFA Conference League qualifier against Rapid Vienna, describing them as more demanding opponents.
Draws Rapid Vienna in Conference League Qualifiers
FC Santa Coloma, coached by Víctor Vázquez, drew Rapid Vienna in UEFA Conference League second qualifying round.
Advances Past Penybont in Conference League
Under coach Víctor Vázquez, FC Santa Coloma advanced in UEFA Conference League qualifiers with a 3-0 second-leg win over Penybont for 4-0 aggregate.
FC Santa Coloma Seeded in UEFA Conference League
FC Santa Coloma, led by coach Víctor Vázquez, secured seeding in UEFA Conference League second qualifying round.
Retires as Player to Become FC Santa Coloma Head Coach
Víctor Vázquez retired as a player and became FC Santa Coloma's permanent head coach after performing interim duties, announced via social media video.
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Víctor Vázquez