Jonatan Giráldez
Jonatan Giráldez is a Spanish football coach known for his recent role as the head coach of the Washington Spirit in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Before moving to the United States, he spent significant time coaching in Spain, including a successful tenure at FC Barcelona, where he won two Women's Champions League titles. Since joining the Spirit in June 2023, Giráldez has focused on adapting his tactical approach to the NWSL, emphasizing entertainment and competitiveness while maintaining a high level of player development. Under his leadership, the team reached the NWSL Championship final in 2023, showcasing his ability to lead and inspire players in a new environment.
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Jonatan Giraldez praised his team's performance after the match.
L’OL Lyonnes qualifié pour les quarts de finale de la Ligue des champions, le Paris FC en barrages
France· 2025-12-18
Jonatan Giráldez is nominated for the Coach of the Year award in the women's category.
Horario, dónde verlo y nominados
Honduras· 2025-12-16
Jonatan Giraldez is the coach of the team occupying the top of the league standings.
Ligue des champions : le Paris FC frôle l’exploit chez le Real Madrid, les Lyonnaises déroulent contre WolfsburgFrance· 2025-11-12
Jonatan Giráldez succeeded Cortés and has had success with Washington Spirit after leaving Barcelona.
Barça-Coach wird Trainer der Schweizer Frauen
Switzerland· 2025-11-09
Jonatan Giraldez is the new coach of OL.
Ligue des champions féminine : les Lyonnaises débutent parfaitement la compétition en s’imposant à Arsenal, le Paris FC accroché par LouvainFrance· 2025-10-08
Jonatan Giráldez is the coach of OL Lyonnes, a team that has significantly strengthened its roster.
Irene Paredes: “Que entre dinero en el fútbol femenino es bueno, pero que toquen a tu equipo no gusta” | Fútbol | Deportes
Spain· 2025-09-08
Jonatan Giraldez becomes the coach of OL Lyonnes after previously managing FC Barcelona.
Jonatan Giraldez, ancien entraîneur du Barça, nouveau coach de l’OL LyonnesFrance· 2025-06-02
Esme Morgan hails her new coach, Jonatan Giráldez, as 'super detailed'.
Washington’s Esme Morgan on mixing it with diplomats, England and adopting a kitten | NWSL
United Kingdom· 2025-05-30
Jonatan Giráldez lost in his debut European final as a coach.
Champions League femenina: La decepción de Lisboa y la frustración de Aitana Bonmatí: “Volveremos. No queda otra que seguir y levantarnos” | Fútbol | DeportesSpain· 2025-05-26
Jonatan Giráldez is the coach of FC Barcelona, who led the team to the final.
Arsenal vuelve a la cima de Europa y rompe el sueño del Barcelona en la Champions Femenil
Guatemala· 2025-05-25
Jonatan Giráldez was the coach of Barcelona before Pere Romeu took over.
Mariona Caldentey: “Con el Barça no hay secreto, sabes lo que va a hacer pero lo difícil es cómo lo paras” | Fútbol | DeportesSpain· 2025-05-20Romeu, who is in his first season in charge after replacing Jonatan Giráldez last June.
Barcelona’s Bonmatí braced for ‘good rivalry’ of Chelsea showdown in WCL | Women's Champions LeagueUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-20
Jonatan Giráldez is the head coach of Washington Spirit, having relocated from Spain to the US to coach in the NWSL.
Washington Spirit’s Jonatan Giráldez: ‘In the US everything is related to entertainment’ | NWSLUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-02