Pepe Mel

Football and writing, the two passions of the ex-footballer and manager José Mel Pérez, better known as Pepe Mel, a particular Madrilenian.

When he was just 11 years old, Real Madrid gave him the opportunity to begin his career in football. In 1983, his dream of making his professional debut came true playing for Castilla C.F. As a manager, he especially stood out while training Real Betis Balompié, when he carried the team to the first division two different times. In 2013 he placed the green and white team among the best of Europe after many average seasons.

Pepe Mel entrenamiento Deportivo de La Coruña

David Gómez, preparador físico del Deportivo

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Pepe Mel

CAREER

UD Las Palmas

2019-2022
After leading UD Las Palmas since 2019, Mel leaves the bench with the team three points away from the play-off places and numerous debuts of youth players in professional football.

Deportivo de la Coruña

2017
Mel arrived in March 2017 to La Coruña to save Deportivo from relegation, achieving this goal without a hitch, keeping the team in La Liga.

Real Betis

2014-2016
His second time around as manager of Real Betis, Pepe Mel got the green and white team back to first division (14-15) with two games to go before the end of the season.

West Bromwich Albion

2014
In January 2014, Pepe Mel reported to England to save West Brom from relegation, achieving this goal in the six short months he trained the team.

Real Betis

2010-2013
Mel arrived to Real Betis in 2010. Just one year later he carried the team back to First Division. In 2013 he got the team into the UEFA Europa League.

Rayo Vallecano

2006-2010
Pepe Mel began training Rayo in 2006. During the 2007-2008 season he brought the team up to Second Division following an astonishing campaign.

Polideportivo Ejido

2004-2006
Mel signed with the light blue team in 2004, reaching the top of Second Division for the first time in the team's history.

Deportivo Alavés

2003-2004
In 2003 Pepe Mel arrived to Alavés. After an outstanding season they made it to the King’s Cup semifinals and came close to being promoted.

Getafe CF

2002-2003
Mel arrived mid-season to a Getafe on the verge of relegation. He ultimately avoided relegation without a hitch, keeping the team in their category.

CD Tenerife

2001-2002
Pepe Mel started off the 21st century with Real Murcia. He finished off an average season helping the team to remain in the middle of Second Division.

Real Murcia

2000-2001
Pepe Mel started off the 21st century with Real Murcia. He finished off an average season helping the team to remain in the middle of Second Division.

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Best Manager of Andalusia 2010 / 2011
Marca Pichichi Trophy for Second Division – 1989-1990
Marca Pichichi Trophy for Second Division B – 1996-1997
Second Division League Champion 2010 / 2011
Second Division League Champion 2014 / 2015
Best Manager of the Professional Football League for Second Division 2011
City of Seville Award 2015

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CAREER

UD Las Palmas

Deportivo de la Coruña

Real Betis

West Bromwich Albion

Real Betis

Rayo Vallecano

Polideportivo Ejido

Deportivo Alavés

Getafe CF

CD Tenerife

Real Murcia

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Pepe Mel - Football Manager
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