Career
Born in Idiazabal, Goierri, Gipuzkoa, Santana joined Real Sociedad in 2006, being appointed manager of the youth setup. In 2008 he moved to the reserve squad, being Imanol Idiakez and Meho Kodro"s assistant. On 17 June 2013 Santana was named manager of the B-team, signing a two-year deal.
On 5 November of the following year he was appointed at the helm of the main squad, as an interim, replacing fired Jagoba Arrasate.
He was subsequently named David Moyes" assistant, remaining in the first team