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Ernesto Valverde

Available· — · Spain flagSpain · Age 62

4-2-3-1Possession
GafferScore

78/ 100

Strong

75th percentile of covered managers

Medium confidenceUpdated today

Career snapshot

PermanentVerified 20 AUG 2026 · MEDIUM

Age

62

9 FEB 1964

Appointed

Not publicly disclosed

Tenure

Not publicly disclosed

Contractⓘ

Expiry not publicly disclosed

Senior managerial experienceⓘ

1 year

Since 2026

In coaching

1 year

Includes academy & assistant roles

Current role
Available
Current base shape
4-2-3-1
Appointed
Not yet available
Contract expiry
—
Senior managerial experience
1 year
Date of birth
09 Feb 1964
Place of birth
Not available
Tactical identity
Possession
Provisional data

Season: 2026/27Competition: —Updated: Updated todaySource: GafferLens editorial review — Contract concluded; no successor role recorded.

Analytical summary

Ernesto Valverde runs a balanced modern model at Athletic Club — organised without the ball, structured with it, and adaptable when a game demands it. Provisional editorial tactical profile. Ernesto Valverde has been available since 2026-06-30 following contract expired at Athletic Club.

Global GafferLens rank
Unranked

Strong

— rank
—
Percentile
—
Form score
Not yet rated

Current-role match record: NOT YET AVAILABLE

Recent results
No verified competitive match records for the active employment spell

Last 5 competitive matches in current role

Age
62

Derived from date of birth

Structured Build-UpHigh PressDefensive Organisation
Tactical profile
AttackAbove average7855th
DefenceAbove average7964th
PressingHigh8063rd
PossessionHigh8174th
Build-UpHigh8379th
TransitionHigh8063rd
Player DevelopmentAbove average7958th
Tactical FlexibilityAbove average7970th

Updated today · Confidence MEDIUM · Source: GafferLens editorial review — Contract concluded; no successor role recorded.

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