José Bordalás

José Bordalás Jiménez (born March 5, 1964) is a Spanish football manager.

Bordalás is a prominent figure in Spanish football management, known for his tactical rigor, demanding approach to players, and often defensively oriented strategies. He has managed a number of clubs throughout his career, primarily in Spain's lower divisions and La Liga.

Key aspects of his managerial career include:

• Early Career: Bordalás began his managerial career in the lower divisions of Spanish football, gaining experience and building a reputation for getting the most out of limited resources.

• Elche CF: He achieved notable success at Elche CF, leading them to promotion to La Liga in 2013.

• Deportivo Alavés: He also managed Deportivo Alavés, achieving promotion to La Liga and a Copa del Rey final appearance.

• Getafe CF: Bordalás had a highly successful spell at Getafe CF. He transformed them into a competitive La Liga side, known for their aggressive, organized defense and tactical discipline. He led them to a Europa League qualification.

• Valencia CF: He later managed Valencia CF, achieving mixed results.

• Style of Play: Bordalás' teams are typically characterized by their strong defensive organization, tactical discipline, and high work rate. He often prioritizes preventing the opposition from scoring and creating chances through set pieces and counter-attacks. His teams are often criticized for playing a physical and sometimes overly aggressive style of football.

• Controversies: He has been involved in various controversies throughout his career, often related to the perceived overly aggressive style of his teams and confrontations with opposing managers and players.

His tactical approach and managerial style have made him a divisive figure in Spanish football, respected for his ability to achieve results but also criticized for his emphasis on defensive and physical play.