Enrique Orizaola facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Enrique Orizaola Velázquez | ||
| Date of birth | 26 March 1922 | ||
| Place of birth | Santander, Cantabria, Spain | ||
| Date of death | 10 June 2013 (aged 91) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1941–1949 | Racing Santander | ||
| 1949–1951 | Gimnástica Torrelavega | 50 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| Gimnástica Torrelavega | |||
| 1956–1958 | Racing de Santander | ||
| 1958–1959 | Jaén | ||
| 1959–1960 | Murcia | ||
| 1961 | Barcelona | ||
| 1962–1963 | Osasuna | ||
| 1963–1964 | Oviedo | ||
| 1964–1965 | Levante | ||
| 1966–1967 | Deportivo La Coruña | ||
| 1967–1968 | Valladolid | ||
| 1968–1969 | Valladolid | ||
| 1970–1971 | Salamanca | ||
| 1971–1972 | Rayo Vallecano | ||
| 1972 | Sabadell | ||
| 1973–1974 | Deportivo La Coruña | ||
| 1974–1975 | Xerez | ||
| 1975–1976 | Marbella | ||
| 1976–1978 | Albacete | ||
| 1978–1981 | Calvo Sotelo | ||
| 1981–1982 | Badajoz | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Enrique Orizaola Velázquez (born March 26, 1922 – died June 10, 2013) was a Spanish football player and later a well-known coach. He is remembered for his long career in Spanish football, especially for leading FC Barcelona to an important European final.
Playing Career
Enrique Orizaola was born in Santander, a city in Spain. He started his football journey as a player. He played as a Midfielder, which is a position in the middle of the field.
His main team was Racing de Santander, where he played for many years. He also played for Gimnástica Torrelavega for a couple of seasons.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Orizaola became a football coach. He managed many different teams across Spain. His coaching career was much longer than his playing career.
Leading FC Barcelona
One of the most famous parts of his coaching career was when he managed FC Barcelona. This happened at the start of 1961. He took over the team after the previous coach left.
Under his guidance, FC Barcelona reached the final of the European Cup. This was a very big deal because it was the first time in the club's history they had reached this final.
The final match was against SL Benfica. It was a very close game, but Barcelona unfortunately lost 3-2. Even though they didn't win, reaching the final was a huge achievement for the team and for Orizaola.
Other Teams Coached
Orizaola coached many other notable clubs throughout his career. Some of these teams include:
- Racing de Santander, where he also played.
- Deportivo La Coruña
- Real Valladolid
- Real Murcia
- Rayo Vallecano
- Albacete Balompié
He coached teams in different divisions of Spanish football, showing his wide experience.
Family Connection
Enrique Orizaola's son, named Enrique Orizaola Paz, also became involved in football. He was the chairman of a club called Córdoba CF.
