Arsenio Iglesias 1930 – 2023

Biography

Arsenio Iglesias was born on December 24, 1930, in A Baiuca, a small municipality in Galicia, Spain. He devoted much of his life to football, building a distinguished career both as a player and manager within Spanish football. His work in the sport left a lasting impression on those who knew him and worked alongside him throughout his years in the game.

Over the course of his life, Iglesias contributed significantly to Spanish football during a formative period for the sport in the country. His dual roles as both player and manager allowed him to influence the game from different perspectives, sharing his knowledge and passion with teammates and players under his direction.

Arsenio Iglesias passed away on May 5, 2023, in A Coruña at the age of 92, after living with Parkinson’s disease. He was laid to rest in Arteixo, Spain, where his memory remains part of the community’s sporting heritage. His life reflected a deep commitment to football and to his native Galicia.