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Former Liverpool goalkeeping coach Jose Manuel Ochotorena dies aged 64

  • Jose Manuel Ochotorena has died aged 64 after a battle with cancer; he was former Liverpool coach and goalkeeper for Real Madrid, Valencia and Spain.
  • During his playing career, Ochotorena won three La Liga titles with Real Madrid C. F. and the Zamora Trophy with Valencia CF, also appearing for Tenerife, Logroño and Racing de Santander.
  • Ochotorena later returned to coaching roles at Valencia CF and with the Spanish National Team before and after working under Rafa Benitez at Liverpool FC.
  • Valencia CF said it 'deeply regrets' his passing and called him a legend, while Real Madrid C. F.'s president and Board expressed sadness as Giorgi Mamardashvili and Andres Palop posted tributes.
  • He leaves a legacy as a developer of goalkeepers, working with world-class keepers and contributing to the Spanish National Team's 2010 World Cup and European Championships wins.
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Football fired a discreet, affable and he made himself want. José Manuel Ochotorena (Hernani, Guipúzcoa) died at the age of 64 as a result of cancer. Professional exporter, he played in Real Madrid , Valencia, Tenerife, Logroñés and Racing Santander until his retirement in 1998. Since then, and always in the shadow of other coaches with more fame, 'Ochoto' as he was known dedicated his life to another facet, that of porter preparer, where he dev…

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Former Spanish football goalkeeper Jose Manuel Ochotorena has died at the age of 65, his former club Real Madrid announced.

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Historic figure of Spanish football, he won three championships and two UEFA Cups with Real Madrid and the Zamora Trophy with Valencia. After his retirement, he became goalkeeper coach, working with Rafa Benítez at Liverpool and contributing to the success of the Spanish national team, with which he won two Europeans and a World Championship.

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EL ESPAÑOL broke the news in Spain on Monday, October 27, 2025.
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