Moruca
Spanish association football player
About Moruca
Lived 1932 – 2017 (aged 84). Moruca was a Spanish association football player and association football coach.
Manuel Fernández Mora (10 October 1932 – 1 January 2017), known as Moruca, was a Spanish professional football forward and manager.
Playing career Born in Vargas, Cantabria, Moruca started playing with Rayo Cantabria who acted as farm team to Racing de Santander. On 25 March 1951 he took part in his first and only La Liga match with the latter side, in a 1–2 away loss against RCD Español.
At the professional level, Moruca also appeared for SD Eibar in Segunda División. He also represented Real Betis, retiring in 1956 at the age of 24 with his first club Rayo Cantabria.
Moruca went on to rank second in Racing's all-time list of managers with most games, only behind José María Maguregui.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Moruca?
Spanish association football player (1932-2017)
When was Moruca born?
Moruca was born on 10 October 1932 in Vargas.
When did Moruca die?
Moruca died on 1 January 2017 in Santander.
What was Moruca's occupation?
Moruca was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Moruca?
Moruca was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Moruca. https://biography.guide/moruca/
MLA: "Moruca." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/moruca/.
Chicago: "Moruca." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/moruca/.
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