Javi Gracia

Javi Gracia, born on May first, nineteen seventy, is a distinguished Spanish football manager and former player, renowned for his role as a defensive midfielder. Over the course of a fifteen-year professional career, he made a remarkable total of four hundred thirty appearances in both major levels of Spanish football.

Upon retiring from his playing career, Gracia transitioned into management, showcasing his tactical acumen by coaching various clubs across Spain, Greece, and Russia. His managerial journey took a significant turn when he was appointed head coach of Watford in January twenty eighteen.

During his tenure at Watford, Gracia achieved a historic milestone by leading the team to their second FA Cup final in nineteen nineteen. However, his time with the club was cut short as he was sacked later that same year. Following this, he took the reins at Valencia from June twenty twenty to May twenty twenty-one, before enjoying a successful stint at Al Sadd, where he clinched the Qatar Stars League title.

In twenty twenty-three, Gracia briefly managed Leeds United, further solidifying his reputation in the world of football management.