Born Enrique Setien Solar, Barcelona’s new first-team coach is nicknamed El Maestro.
The 61-year-old Spanish born coach debuted his professional playing career in 1977 with hometown club Racing de Santander – La Liga.
He has played for clubs like Racing Santander, Atletico Madrid, Logrones, Racing Santander and Levante as a central midfielder.
In 1985, Setien won the Spanish Super Cup with Atletico Madrid.
He commenced his coaching career in 2001 with Racing Santander.
His other achievement include:
International career
Three caps for Spain (1985-1986)
Record in Spanish League soccer as a player: 518 games, 95 goals
Coaching career (teams managed)
Racing Santander (La Liga 2, 2001-2002)
Poli Ejido (La Liga 2, 2003-2004)
Equatorial Guinea national team (2006)
Logrones (La Liga, 2B, 2007-2008)
Lugo (La Liga, 2B & 2, 2009-2015)
Las Palmas (La Liga 1, 2015-2017)
Real Betis (La Liga 1, 2017-2019)
Barcelona (La Liga 1, 2020 – )
Honours as a coach: Won 2nd division B, La Liga with Lugo (third tier) 2010-11
Best La Liga 1 finish as coach: 6th with Real Betis (2017-2018, qualifying for group stages of Europa League)
He was born on September 27 1958.
