| Name | Andoni Iraola |
| Club | Liverpool FC |
| Nationality | Spain |
| Age | 44 (born Tue, 22 Jun 1982) |
Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026
Andoni Iraola at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola didn’t just take over Liverpool this summer.
Liverpool have blown hot and cold under him so far. However, they remain unbeaten across all competitions. Isak and Gakpo have carried more of the attacking weight than Iraola probably wanted at this stage. Instead of making excuses, Iraola admitted his players looked tired after one testing afternoon. It’s still early days, and the manager knows it. Finally, the real test comes once Ekitiké is fit and Iraola picks a full attack.
Career Before Liverpool
Before Liverpool, Iraola built his reputation in Spanish and English football. He started out at Athletic Bilbao, then had loan spells at Girondins de Bordeaux and Cornellà. Rayo Vallecano signed him as a player before he moved into coaching. Mirandés gave him his first senior managerial role in Spain’s second tier. He returned to Rayo Vallecano as manager before Bournemouth brought him to the Premier League. Meanwhile, Bournemouth’s progress under him convinced Liverpool to make the appointment.
Career History Overview
The table below traces Iraola’s path from player to Premier League manager.
| Club | Years | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Bilbao | 2004–2011 | Player |
| Girondins de Bordeaux (loan) | 2007–2008 | Player |
| Cornellà (loan) | 2003–2004 | Player |
| Rayo Vallecano | 2011–2015 | Player |
| Mirandés | 2018–2020 | Manager |
| Rayo Vallecano | 2020–2023 | Manager |
| Bournemouth | 2023–2026 | Manager |
| Liverpool | 2026–present | Manager |
Major Honours Won
Iraola has yet to win a major honour as a manager. Indeed, his spells at Mirandés, Rayo Vallecano and Bournemouth prioritised stability over silverware. Liverpool now give him his clearest chance yet to challenge for the Champions League and domestic titles. Crucially, doing so with this squad would mark the biggest honour of his career so far.
