Stellar Group strengthens its presence in Spain. Jonathan Barnett's agency, which represents Gareth Bale and Eduardo Camavinga among others, has appointed Antolín Gonzalo as the new methodology director of its delegation in Spain. Among his new functions, he will be in charge of attracting talent and developing technical-tactical patterns for all the company's clients.
Born in Puebla de Sanabria (Zamora), 47 years ago, Gonzalo was for six years (2012-2018) head of analysts for the Spanish National Team, the same position he held at Real Madrid during the Julen Lopetegui period.. Last season he was Julio Velázquez's second coach at Vitoria de Setúbal in the Portuguese first division. He currently works as a teacher at the University of Castilla-La Mancha and at the Barça Innovation Hub.
Antolín Gonzalo, first from the left, with Julen Lopetegui and his assistants, Pablo Sanz and Albert Celades, in a Real Madrid training session in August 2018.
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Before embarking on his career as an analyst, Gonzalo served on the benches. Holds the UEFA Pro Coach title (the maximum of the three levels) and He has extensive experience as a technician. Among his track records are two promotions to Second B with Guijuelo and Fuenlabrada and he was group champion in the Junior Honor Division with Salamanca. He has also trained Gimnástica Segoviana (they were the team with the highest score in Spain in 2005-2006), Marbella, Móstoles, Huracán Z and Antequera.