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Bolo

b. 1974

Spanish football player and coach

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About Bolo

Born 1974. Bolo is a Spanish association football player and association football coach.

International career Bolo was never capped by Spain at any level, but represented the Basque Country's non-FIFA team. On 27 December 2003, he scored both goals in a 2–1 win over Uruguay at his hometown's San Mamés Stadium.

Coaching career Bolo was appointed manager of Arenas de Getxo on 18 March 2014, achieving promotion in his first full season. On 31 May 2018, he was named at the helm of Ponferradina also in the third tier, again promoting in his debut campaign.

On 27 May 2022, Bolo announced that he would leave the club at the end of the season. On 15 June, he took over fellow second-division side Real Oviedo, being dismissed on 16 October.

Bolo replaced the departing Julián Calero at Burgos on 31 May 2023. On 28 October of the following year, he was sacked after a poor start to the campaign.

On 12 November 2025, Bolo was appointed at fellow second-tier Huesca. He was relieved of his duties in March 2026, having collected just 16 points from 17 matches and with the team in the relegation zone.

Personal life Bolo's son, Adrián (born in Madrid in 2001 while his father was with Rayo), is also a footballer. A central defender, he also came through at Athletic Bilbao.

Bolo's father Juan Antonio was also involved in the sport as a forward. He notably played for Tercera División club Santurtzi, and died on 19 December 2022 at age 79.

Managerial statistics

Honours Numancia Segunda División: 2007–08

Individual UEFA Cup top scorer: 2000–01 (joint)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bolo?

Spanish football player and coach

When was Bolo born?

Bolo was born on 5 March 1974 in Bilbao.

What is Bolo's occupation?

Bolo is an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality is Bolo?

Bolo is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bolo

· Wikidata: Q2722024

· DBpedia: Bolo (footballer)

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