Player: Luis Milla

Full name: Luis Milla Alberola

Date of birth: 12 March 1966

Place of birth: Teruel, Aragón, Spain

Nationality: Spanish

Position: Central/Defensive Midfielder

Playing career (selected clubs):

• Real Madrid Castilla (1984–1986)
• Real Madrid (1986–1990)
• FC Barcelona (1990–1997)
• Valencia CF (1997–2001)

Real Madrid summary:

• Promoted from Real Madrid Castilla to the first team and played for Real Madrid's senior side from 1986 to 1990.
• Role: hardworking central/defensive midfielder known for tactical intelligence, passing, and ball-winning ability.
• Notable: Part of the Real Madrid squad during the late 1980s; later transferred to Barcelona in a high-profile move in 1990.

International career:

• Spain national team (1986–1992)
• Caps: 7
• Participated in Spain squads during late 1980s and early 1990s (including UEFA Euro 1988 qualifiers and other fixtures).

After playing career:

• Became a coach/manager. Managed various teams including Spain U19/U21 youth teams, Getafe CF, Al Jazira (UAE), and the Indonesian national team (appointed 2017).
• Known for emphasis on tactical structure and developing young players.

Honours (selected):

• With Real Madrid: Copa del Rey (1988–89)
• With FC Barcelona: La Liga titles and Copa del Rey trophies in the early 1990s (part of Johan Cruyff's successful Barcelona era)
• With Valencia: Domestic cups and solid league performances late in his career

Legacy: Luis Milla is remembered as a reliable, intelligent midfield presence who enjoyed a rare career path of playing for both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, later moving into coaching and youth development roles.