Adoni Iraola is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is the current manager of Major League Soccer club Austin FC. He is known for his attacking style of play and his ability to get the best out of his players.
Early life and youth career
Iraola was born in Usúrbil, Spain, on January 22, 1982. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Athletic Bilbao at the age of 12. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 2003.
Senior career
Iraola spent 15 seasons at Athletic Bilbao, making over 500 appearances for the club. He was a key member of the team that won the Europa League in 2012. Iraola also played for Rayo Vallecano and Elche.
Managerial career
Iraola began his managerial career in 2022, when he was appointed manager of Segunda División club Rayo Vallecano. He led Rayo Vallecano to promotion to La Liga in 2023.
In 2023, Iraola was appointed manager of Austin FC.
Managerial Profile
Iraola is an attacking-minded manager who likes his teams to play possession football. He is also known for his ability to get the best out of his players, especially young players.
Iraola is a young and ambitious manager who is looking to make a name for himself in the managerial world. He has a lot of potential and could be a successful manager in the future.
"Adoni is a very talented manager. He has a clear vision for how he wants his team to play. He is also a very good communicator and he is able to get the best out of his players." - Marcelino García Toral, former Athletic Bilbao manager.
