Marcelino García Toral is one of the leading coaches in Spanish and European football, currently Athletic Bilbao coach. Marcelino has worked as a coach with Lealtad, Sporting Gijón (where he made his debut in the Top Flight as a player), Recreativo, Racing, Zaragoza, Sevilla, Villarreal, Valencia and Athletic Club.
On 23 June 2023, Olympique de Marseille announced the signing of MGT and his coaching staff for the 23-24 season. “We are convinced of this project. I know the responsibility it represents and our commitment will be total”. The historic French club, Champions League winners in 1993, is the first experience away from Spain for MGT and his staff.
Career as a coach
- 1997-98. Lealtad
- Promotion to Segunda B
- 2001-05. Sporting de Gijón
- 2005-07. Recreativo de Huelva
- Promotion to Primera División (2006)
- Miguel Muñoz for Best Spanish Coach (2007)
- 2007-08. Racing de Santander
- Qualification for the UEFA Cup
- Semifinalist of Copa del Rey
- 2008-09. Real Zaragoza
- Promotion to Primera División (2009)
- Miguel Muñoz for Best Spanish Coach (2009)
- 2011. Racing de Santander
- 2011-12. Sevilla
- 2013-17. Villarreal
- Promotion to Primera División (2013)
- Qualification for the Europa League (2014)
- Qualification for the Europa League (2015)
- Qualification for the Champions League (2016)
- Semifinalist of Europa League (2016)
- 2018-19. Valencia
- Qualification for the Champions League (2018)
- Qualification for the Champions League (2019)
- Copa del Rey Champion (2019)
- 2021-22. Athletic Club
- Supercopa de España Champion (2021)
- Supercopa de España finalist (2022)
- Semifinalist of Copa del Rey (2022)
- 2023-today. Olympique Marsella
