11 Facts About Pablo Asensio

Pablo Asensio was born on 3 January 1973 and is an Argentinian former professional footballer, most recently first team manager at National League South side Whitehawk.

Pablo Asensio began his career with Gimnasia before moving to Racing Club de Avellaneda in his home country.

Pablo Asensio retired from playing in 2002 due to ankle injuries.

Pablo Asensio moved to England in September 2002 to study for coaching qualifications.

Between 2007 and 2009 Pablo Asensio joined the management team at Droylsden and coached at Accrington Stanley.

Pablo Asensio subsequently received his UEFA Pro Licence 'A' in 2011 and then coached at Southport under manager Liam Watson, where he was credited with being a major influence behind the team's push for the play-offs in 2012.

Pablo Asensio was sacked along with King on 3 April 2013.

On 10 February 2014, Pablo Asensio was appointed Assistant Manager at Whitehawk under his former manager at Macclesfield Town, Steve King.

When King left his post in February 2016, Pablo Asensio took over from him as Caretaker Manager, reorganising the squad and playing style to such an extent that after drifting down towards the relegation zone, Whitehawk finished the season in style and reached the playoffs.

Pablo Asensio was named National League South manager of the month for April and was rewarded by being appointed in May 2016 as permanent manager on a two-year contract.

Pablo Asensio then undertook a complete overhaul of the playing staff for the start of the new season.