José María Amorrortu

Managerial career Amorrortu began working as a coach immediately after retiring, spending his first decade in the Segunda División B or lower and also working at youth level, notably with Athletic Bilbao where he was credited for bringing Fernando Llorente to the club. His first season in the professional leagues was 1994–95, when he was in charge of Bilbao Athletic in the Segunda División. Additionally, he had short spells as caretaker manager for their senior team in 1995 and 1996.

After leaving Athletic, Amorrortu became manager of SD Eibar also from the Basque Country (second tier), signing a two-year contract with Real Sociedad on 3 June 2004 and being fired in late January 2006. From 2006 until 2011, he acted as director of Atlético Madrid's academy before returning to the same role at Athletic Bilbao, departing at the end of 2018 when Aitor Elizegi was elected president and implemented personnel changes.

Amorrortu also spent time as coach of the unofficial Basque Country regional side, for which he also featured and scored as a player.

Honours Player Athletic Bilbao Copa del Rey runner-up: 1976–77 UEFA Cup runner-up: 1976–77

Manager Barakaldo Tercera División: 1987–88