Who is Jorge Vilda, Spain’s women’s football manager?

Jorge Vilda is a former football player and current head coach of the Spain women’s national football team.

Vilda is known for working in women’s football and has so far contributed to the development and success of the Spanish women’s team.

Born on July 7, 1981, in Madrid, Spain, Vilda holds a UEFA Pro Licence and has coached the Spain women’s football team since 2015.

Vilda also serves as “sporting director of the Spanish FA’s (RFEF) women’s national-team system and tactical instructor at their National Coaching School.”

Vilda began his playing career in 1991 with Barcelona. He additionally played for Rayo Vallecano, and Real Madrid, all in seven seasons.

Vilda began coaching Spain’s U19 women’s team in 2009, and has since coached the U17s and Al other categories.

Under his management, Spain won several gold, silver and bronze medals in various tournaments including the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

In 2022, there was a controversy between Vilda and some Spanish players due to the “disappointing result in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022, Vilda’s reported coaching style and his treatment of players.”

This led to some players leaving the national team, but since the Federation stood by Vilda, he did not resign.

Eventually, only three players returned to the team and participated in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where Spain became “world champions of the finals.”