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Spanish Coach Takes Over FC Goa
15 Nov
Summary
- Angel Viadero, a Spanish coach, is FC Goa's new head coach.
- He replaces Gouramangi Singh, who departed on November 13.
- Viadero previously worked as an assistant coach for NorthEast United.
FC Goa has appointed Spanish coach Ángel Viadero as their new head coach, taking over from Gouramangi Singh. Singh mutually parted ways with the club on November 13, after an 112-day tenure. Assistant coach Shameel Chembakath is currently leading the team on an interim basis.
Viadero, a 57-year-old from Santander, Spain, has managed over 570 matches since 2002, primarily in Spain's lower divisions. His coaching history includes spells with Racing Santander, Eibar, and Burgos. He also managed Moghreb Tétouan in Morocco and Lleida Esportiu in Spain.
This appointment marks Viadero's return to Indian football, where he previously served as an assistant coach for NorthEast United in April 2025. FC Goa will be his first head coaching position in India. His first match in charge will be against NorthEast United on November 21.
FC Goa has a notable history of appointing Spanish managers, with previous coaches including Sergio Lobera and Juan Ferrando. Viadero typically employs a 4-2-3-1 formation.
