Miguel Ángel Tena

Miguel Ángel Tena García (born 17 January 1982) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

Playing career Born in Almassora, Province of Castellón, Tena joined up-and-coming Villarreal CF in 2003 from neighbouring Valencia CF, after finishing his football development with the latter and following a failed transfer to Real Madrid Castilla. He made his professional – and La Liga – debut in the 2003–04 season, but would only appear in one league match with his new club, being replaced at the hour-mark of a 2–1 away loss against CA Osasuna.

Subsequently, Tena resumed his career in the Segunda División, with Racing de Ferrol, Polideportivo Ejido (three years), Levante UD, Elche CF, Córdoba CF and CD Lugo, playing 242 games at that level over one decade.

Coaching career On 18 June 2015, Tena was appointed manager of Racing Ferrol. He left in May 2016 after being ousted by Cádiz CF in the promotion playoffs, but returned to his post in October, with the club still in the Segunda División B.

Tena acted as both third-team coach and director of football for Villarreal in the 2020–21 season. On 10 November 2023, he was named interim of their main squad following the sacking of Pacheta. Three days later, after losing his only match in charge, 3–1 at Atlético Madrid, he was replaced by Marcelino García Toral.

Managerial statistics

TeamFromToRecord Racing Ferrol18 June 201529 May 2016 Racing Ferrol17 October 201618 December 2017 Villarreal C8 July 202026 February 2021 Villarreal (caretaker)10 November 202313 November 2023 Total —