Antonio Puche Vicente
Antonio Puche Vicente is a Spanish football manager known for his strategic acumen and leadership, currently coaching the Chinese U23 national team. Under his guidance, the team made history by reaching the semifinals of the 2026 AFC U23 Championship, a significant achievement as it marked their first entry into the top four in over two decades. Puche has been vocal about his concerns regarding his team's physical condition ahead of crucial matches, emphasizing the importance of recovery time and the challenges posed by tight scheduling. With a focus on motivating his players, he aims to help them realize their potential and achieve greatness on the continental stage.
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Recent news mentions
Antonio Puche Vicente expressed his belief that Li Hao was the best goalkeeper of the tournament despite the award going to Rui Araki.
HLV Trung Quốc: 'Li Hao hụt giải thủ môn xuất sắc là bất công'
Vietnam· 2026-01-25
Antonio Puche Vicente is the coach of the Chinese U23 team that achieved a surprising victory over Vietnam.
Cựu cầu thủ Man Utd: 'Trung Quốc thắng Việt Nam là cái tát vào mặt tôi'Vietnam· 2026-01-22
Antonio Puche Vicente is the coach of the China U23 team, addressing their physical issues ahead of the match against Vietnam.
[Trực tiếp] Việt Nam vs Trung QuốcVietnam· 2026-01-20
Antonio Puche Vicente is the coach of the China U23 team, implementing a pragmatic style of play.
Việt Nam – Trung Quốc: Cuộc chiến giữa hai hiện tượng ở U23 châu ÁVietnam· 2026-01-20
Antonio Puche Vicente is the coach of the Chinese U23 football team and has expressed concerns about their physical condition ahead of the match against Vietnam.
HLV Trung Quốc lo ngại thể lực khi đối đầu Việt NamVietnam· 2026-01-19
