FOOTBALL COACH

DAVID AZNAR

FOOTBALL COACH

DAVID AZNAR

DAVID AZNAR

For the last 20 years, his coaching career and continuing education have been focused on High Performance Sports, especially in Football. He’s been fortunate to start his professional experience in women’s football at one of the most important clubs in the world, Real Madrid C.F. directing more than 50 official matches and being the first coach in its history to qualify for the Women’s Champions League.

 

He considers himself to be enterprising and resilient professional with the ability to lead human groups. I prioritise communication, relationships and teamwork to obtain the best competitive performance. His active and personal methodology focuses on the player and their possibilities in different environments, bringing out the best version of them individually and collectively.

DAVID AZNAR

For the last 20 years, his coaching career and continuing education have been focused on High Performance Sports, especially in Football. He’s been fortunate to start his professional experience in women’s football at one of the most important clubs in the world, Real Madrid C.F. directing more than 50 oFFicial matches and being the First coach in its history to qualify for the Women’s Champions League.

 

He considers himself to be enterprising and resilient professional with the ability to lead human groups. I prioritise communication, relationships and teamwork to obtain the best competitive performance. His active and personal methodology focuses on the player and their possibilities in different environments, bringing out the best version of them individually and collectively.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

FIRST COACH IN THE HISTORY OF REAL MADRID WOMENS.

AWARDS CEFM 2018-19

BEST COACH OF SPANISH 1ST DIVISION 2020-21

FIRST COACH IN THE HISTORY OF REAL MADRID WOMENS.

AWARDS CEFM 2018-19

BEST COACH OF SPANISH 1ST DIVISION 2020-21

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE

- HEAD COACH (2ND DIV) CHAMPION AND PROMOTION.

- C.D. TACÓN 2019/20 HEAD COACH (1ST DIVISION) COVID - LEAGUE STOPPED.

- REAL MADRID 2020/21 HEAD COACH (1ST DIV). 2ND PLACE IN THE LEAGUE.

- REAL MADRID 2021/22 HEAD COACH (1ST DIV) QUALIFY TO UWCL.

- ATHLETIC CLUB - 2023/25 HEAD COACH (1ST DIV)

- HEAD COACH (2ND DIV) CHAMPION AND PROMOTION.

- C.D. TACÓN 2019/20 HEAD COACH (1ST DIVISION) COVID - LEAGUE STOPPED.

- REAL MADRID 2020/21 HEAD COACH (1ST DIV). 2ND PLACE IN THE LEAGUE.

- REAL MADRID 2021/22 HEAD COACH (1ST DIV) QUALIFY TO UWCL.

- ATHLETIC CLUB - 2023/25 HEAD COACH (1ST DIV)

men'S FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE

- CD TOLEDO - 2002/03 ASSISTANT COACH U19

- REAL MADRID - 2003/04 ASSISTANT COACH U15

- TALAVERA CF 2006/07 HEAD COACH U19

- ATL DE MADRID 2007/11 HEAD COACH U15

- ATL DE MADRID - 2009/11 HEAD COACH U19

- CD LEGANÉS 2011/12 HEAD COACH U23

- MAJADAHONDA 2013/15 HEAD COACH U19 RAYO MAJADAHONDA

- AD ALCORCÓN 2015/16 HEAD COACH U19

- GETAFE CF 2016/17 ASISTANT COACH (2ND DIVISION)

- RFF DE MADRID 2017/18 U18 MADRID FOOTBALL FEDERATION

- CD TOLEDO - 2002/03 ASSISTANT COACH U19

- REAL MADRID - 2003/04 ASSISTANT COACH U15

- TALAVERA CF 2006/07 HEAD COACH U19

- ATL DE MADRID 2007/11 HEAD COACH U15

- ATL DE MADRID - 2009/11 HEAD COACH U19

- CD LEGANÉS 2011/12 HEAD COACH U23

- MAJADAHONDA 2013/15 HEAD COACH U19 RAYO MAJADAHONDA

- AD ALCORCÓN 2015/16 HEAD COACH U19

- GETAFE CF 2016/17 ASISTANT COACH (2ND DIVISION)

- RFF DE MADRID 2017/18 U18 MADRID FOOTBALL FEDERATION

PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY, AND VALUES.

“To achieve something, you need to be clear about what you want: we aim to create our own identity recognizable and appealing to the fan”

Aznar emphasizes aligning the team’s model with the club’s philosophy, history, and values. He conducts an in-depth analysis of the current context (playing system, squad, country’s culture) to define clear objectives.

PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY, AND VALUES.

“To achieve something, you need to be clear about what you want: we aim to create our own identity recognizable and appealing to the fan”

Aznar emphasizes aligning the team’s model with the club’s philosophy, history, and values. He conducts an in-depth analysis of the current context (playing system, squad, country’s culture) to define clear objectives.

playing style

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."

1-4-3-3

1-4-3-2-1

1-4-3-3

1-4-3-2-1

The 1-4-3-3 and 1-4-3-2-1 formations highlight a coach’s tactical versatility. While the 1-4-3-3 emphasizes width, high pressing, and dynamic transitions ideal for aggressive, possession-based play, the 1-4-3-2-1 offers more midfield control, balance, and defensive solidity without losing attacking potential. Mastering both systems reflects the modern need for adaptability, intelligence, and strategic flexibility on the pitch.

Mastery of the 1-4-3-3 and 1-4-3-2-1 formations reflects a top-level coach's ability to adapt to different game contexts, opponents, and strategic objectives. The 1-4-3-3 is a classic attacking structure that provides width, high pressing, and quick transitions. It promotes a dynamic style of play, ideal for teams that seek to dominate through intensity, possession, and aggressive pressing.

In contrast, the 1-4-3-2-1 offers greater balance and solidity in midfield. This formation allows for better control of the game's tempo, encourages central combinations, and reinforces defensive structure without sacrificing attacking intent. Both systems are essential tools in modern football, where tactical adaptability, game intelligence, and effective transitions make the difference.

Complementary Tasks to the Model

-Offensive Organization

-Defensive Organization

-Transitions: Defense to Attack Attack to Defense

Complementary Tasks to the Model

Complementary Tasks to the Model

Micro-level training task

Micro-level training task

PRESS CONFERENCES

PRESS CONFERENCES

PRESS CONFERENCES | REAL MADRID

TRAINING THE MIND, BODY AND COLLECTIVE ASPECTS OF THE GAME