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Luis Enrique is a Spanish professional football manager who is the current head coach of the Spain national team. In Euro 2020, he led Spain to the semi-final, where they lost to Italy in the penalty round. As a manager, he has served for clubs: Barcelona, Roma, and Celta.
Originally from Gijon, Spain, Luis Enrique Martinez Garcia was born on 08 May 1970, making him a Taurus. The 51-year-old football manager is Spanish by nationality and belongs to the Asturian ethnicity.
Net Worth, Salary, and Income
Enrique played professional football from 1991 to 2004, representing both Real Madrid and Barcelona with equal individual and team success. He appeared in more than 500 official games and scored more than 100 goals. He played for the Spain national team in three World Cups and one European Championship.
¡Gracias a todos por el apoyo! pic.twitter.com/bFLqsd6wRa
— LUISENRIQUE (@LUISENRIQUE21) June 29, 2021
In 2008, Enrique began working as a manager with Barcelona B. Three years later, he moved to Roma. In the 2013-14 season, he managed Celta before returning to Barcelona and winning the treble in his first year and the double in his second. He was appointed Spain head coach for the first time in 2018, replacing former club and country teammate Fernando Hierro.
In August 2019, Enrique quit his post as Spain head coach for personal family reasons. Four months later, he rejoined the national team. Several online sources reckon that he might have amassed a fortune of more than $80 million from both his playing and managerial career. As of 2021, his net worth is estimated at $35 million.
Married, Wife, and Children
Enrique is happily married to his wife, Elena Cullell. He married his longtime partner on 27 December 1997. The couple suffered a tragic loss after their daughter, Xana, died at age 9 on 29 August 2019 after fighting osteosarcoma for five months.
Xana was the youngest of three children born to Enrique and his wife. They also have a 20-year-old son named Pacho and a 19-year-old daughter, Sira.
Family, Parents, and Siblings
Information related to Enrique’s family background and parents is unavailable. It’s unclear whether he is the single child of his parents or he has siblings.
Body Measurements: Height and Weight
Enrique stands tall at the height of 5 feet 11 inches. He has a well-maintained fit body that weighs around 161 lbs. His natural hair color is black, and he has blue eyes.
