Gregorio de Sena Manterola

Gregorio Sena Manterola (8 September 1890 – 22 May 1956) was a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder for Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao. His brothers Alfonso and Miguel also played for Real Sociedad. He also played one match for the Catalan national team.

Early life and education Born in San Sebastián on 8 September 1890, Sena developed a deep interest in football during his stay in England, where he made his debut with the London Club in 1907, in the second division championship in London. He quickly stood out from the rest, so much so that on one occasion, a distinguished lady from the English aristocracy threw him a bracelet made of gold and diamond, which Gregorio kept for the rest of his life. under whose name they reached the 1910 UECF Copa del Rey final, which they lost 1–0 to Athletic Bilbao. During the early 1910s, he played with Real Sociedad, where he played alongside his brothers Miguel and Alfonso. One of his goals came in the form of a 6th-minute strike against Real Unión in the Biscay Championship in November 1915; the match ended in a 1–1 draw. Sena spent most of the 1918–19 season in Barcelona, playing only one official match for Sociedad, the first leg of the 1919 Copa del Rey quarter-finals against FC Barcelona at Les Corts.

In 1919, Sena was signed by Athletic Bilbao, making his competitive debut on 10 December 1919 in a 1–1 draw with Erandio. Together with Domingo Acedo, Pichichi and José María Belauste, Sena played a crucial role in helping Athletic win the 1919–20 Biscay Championship, and then reach the final of the 1920 Copa del Rey, which ended in a 2–0 loss to Barça.

International career On 1 December 1912, Sena earned his first (and only) cap for the Catalan national team, in a friendly match against France (UIAFA), helping his side to a 1–0 victory.

Honours Real Sociedad Copa del Rey runner-up: 1910

Athletic Club Biscay Championship: 1919–20 Copa del Rey runner-up: 1920