10 Facts About Antonio Iriondo

Antonio Iriondo Ortega was born on 3 November 1953 and is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder and is a current manager.

Antonio Iriondo has managed teams such as Rayo Vallecano, CD San Fernando and Rayo Majadahonda in Spain.

Antonio Iriondo only played lower league football throughout his career, representing CDC Moscardo, CP Amoros, RCD Carabanchel, AD Alcorcon, Valdemoro CF, and Tomelloso CF, retiring with the latter in 1982 at the age of 28.

Antonio Iriondo started his managerial career at AD Villaviciosa de Odon in the regional leagues and moved to CD Mostoles in 1991.

Antonio Iriondo subsequently managed lower league sides in the Community of Madrid, notably CF Rayo Majadahonda for two different spells, where he achieved promotion to Segunda Division B in his third season.

Antonio Iriondo subsequently managed CD Manchego before being appointed Rayo Vallecano B manager in 2002.

Antonio Iriondo remained in charge for nine matches, suffering relegation as dead last.

Subsequently, Antonio Iriondo was appointed at the helm of CD Toledo, CD San Fernando, San Fernando CD and Rayo Majadahonda.

On 27 May 2018, Antonio Iriondo achieved promotion to Segunda Division with the Majariegos, after beating FC Cartagena in the play-offs.

On 26 July 2019, Antonio Iriondo was named manager of the Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC.