Jose Gonzalez

Education

González finished his football career at the age of 20, after only playing amateur football.

Career

After starting out as a manager in the same predicament he took charge of Deportivo Alavés" youth setup in 1994, being promoted to the B-team in 1997. In 2003 González was appointed at CF Reus Deportiu, being promoted to Segunda División B at the end of the 2004-2005 campaign. In his only season in the third tier the Catalans finished 17th, being relegated back to Tercera División in the last matchday.

In June 2007 González signed with UE Sant Andreu, also in Catalonia and the fourth division.

On 14 June 2012, after nearly a year away from club duty, González was appointed Deportivo Alavés" manager, being promoted to Segunda División at the end of the season. He renewed his contract on 7 June 2013, eventually appearing in his first professional match on 16 August, a 0–1 away defeat against Girona Football Club. On 3 December 2013, González was sacked after an awful start in Segunda División.

On 1 June of the following year he returned to Reus, now in the third level

Achievements

• He achieved promotion at the first attempt and, four years later, was relieved of his duties due to financial problems.