In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rubio and the second or maternal family name is Robles.

Álvaro Rubio Robles (born 18 April 1979) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, currently manager of La Liga club Real Valladolid.

He spent most of his career with Valladolid, appearing in 310 games in all competitions.[1] He also represented Albacete in La Liga, totalling 204 matches over eight seasons (four goals).

Club career

Early years

Born in Logroño, La Rioja, Rubio began his professional career with Real Zaragoza, but never made it past the reserves. In January 2000, he moved to Albacete Balompié – first on loan – where, after a slow start, he became a very important unit for the Castilla–La Mancha side in the Segunda División.[2]

After 25 matches in the 2002–03 season, as Albacete returned to La Liga after a seven-year absence,[2] Rubio made his top-division debut on 26 October 2003 in a 3–2 away loss against Real Betis where he came on as a 27th-minute substitute.[3] He made a further 50 appearances until June 2005, when the team were relegated.[2]

Valladolid

For the 2006–07 campaign, Rubio signed with Real Valladolid, being promoted to the top flight in his first year[4] and rarely missing a game subsequently. Mainly a defensive-minded player, he scored his first goals as a professional in 2007–08, the first coming on 28 October 2007 in a 2–2 draw at CA Osasuna (three for the season).[5]

Rubio could only appear in 16 league games in 2009–10 due to injuries, and Valladolid dropped down to division two for the first time in three years. Although still afflicted by physical problems,[6] he helped to another promotion in 2012, contributing 20 starts to the feat and going on to be a regular in the following two top-tier campaigns; he continued to be heavily played as the club returned to the second division.[7]

Bengaluru

On 8 August 2016, the 37-year-old Rubio moved abroad for the only time in his career, signing for I-League champions Bengaluru FC on a four-month deal.[8] On 30 November, after five appearances in the AFC Cup to help his team reach the final, he left.[9]

International career

Rubio was part of the Spain under-20 squad at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship that also included the likes of Iker Casillas and Xavi. He featured in the 3–1 group stage win against Honduras, as the tournament in Nigeria was won.[10]

Rubio found the net in his only appearance for the under-21 team, a 2–1 home victory over Israel for the 2000 UEFA European Championship qualifiers.[11][12]

Coaching career

After retiring, Rubio returned to his main club Valladolid in 2017, as part of Luis César Sampedro's coaching staff.[13] On 8 November 2023, he replaced Julio Baptista at the helm of the reserves in the Segunda Federación.[14]

On 2 December 2024, Rubio was named caretaker manager of the main squad for their Copa del Rey match against Real Ávila CF, after the dismissal of Paulo Pezzolano.[15] He returned to his previous role following the appointment of Diego Cocca two weeks later, totalling two wins in three games during his first spell.[16][17]

Cocca was himself fired on 17 February 2025 with the team still last in the top division, and Rubio was confirmed as his replacement until the end of the season.[18]

Managerial statistics

As of match played 14 December 2024
Managerial record by team and tenure
Team Nat From To Record Ref
G W D L GF GA GD Win %
Valladolid B Spain 8 November 2023 present 37 15 11 11 52 43 +9 040.54 [19]
Valladolid (caretaker) Spain 2 December 2024 14 December 2024 3 2 0 1 6 4 +2 066.67 [20]
Career total 40 17 11 12 58 47 +11 042.50 —

Honours

Valladolid

Bengaluru

Spain U20

References

  1. ^ Rojí, José Luis (2 August 2016). "Álvaro Rubio, historia del Real Valladolid" [Álvaro Rubio, Real Valladolid history] (in Spanish). Cadena SER. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Royo, José Luis (23 October 2014). "El Valladolid llegará al Carlos Belmonte con dos viejos conocidos" [Valladolid will arrive at Carlos Belmonte with two old acquaintances]. La Tribuna de Albacete (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  3. ^ Fernández Fuertes, Santiago (27 October 2003). "Los destellos de Joaquín salvan al Betis ante el Albacete" [Joaquín's flashes save Betis against Albacete]. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Los héroes del ascenso esperan su oportunidad" [Promotion heroes await their chance]. El Norte de Castilla (in Spanish). 26 April 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
  5. ^ Menayo, David (28 October 2007). "Angustioso empate en el Reyno" [Anxious draw at the Reyno]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 November 2017.
  6. ^ "El Real Valladolid se jugará el ascenso sin Álvaro Rubio" [Real Valladolid will fight for promotion without Álvaro Rubio]. El Norte de Castilla (in Spanish). 22 May 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  7. ^ Rodríguez, Héctor (24 April 2015). "Álvaro Rubio mantiene el tipo" [Álvaro Rubio holds his own]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Bengaluru FC add to armoury, sign Rubio, Gonzalez". Bengaluru FC. 8 August 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
  9. ^ "Midfielder Alvaro Rubio leaves Bengaluru FC". Sony ESPN. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  10. ^ "España bate a Honduras y se medirá a Estados unidos en octavos de final" [Spain beat Honduras and will face the United States in last-16]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 12 April 1999. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  11. ^ "España 2–1 Israel" [Spain 2–1 Israel] (in Spanish). UEFA. 9 October 1999. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
  12. ^ Delgado, Rubén (24 March 2022). "La sub-21 solo ha perdido una vez en Castilla-La Mancha" [The under-21s have only lost once in Castile-La Mancha] (in Spanish). Cadena SER. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  13. ^ "El maestro se doctoró" [The maestro received his doctorate] (in Spanish). Real Valladolid. 16 July 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  14. ^ "Álvaro Rubio, nuevo entrenador del Promesas" [Álvaro Rubio, new manager of Promesas] (in Spanish). Real Valladolid. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  15. ^ "¡El Valladolid tiene nuevo entrenador!" [Valladolid have a new manager!]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 2 December 2024. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  16. ^ Faura, Marcos (4 December 2024). "La afición del Pucela, del "me preocupa mucho" al "vamos a ganar la Copa"" [The Pucela faithful, from "I'm very worried" to "we are going to win the Cup"] (in Spanish). El Desmarque. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  17. ^ Bailador, Ignacio (17 February 2025). "Diego Cocca no mejora los números de Paulo Pezzolano" [Diego Cocca does not improve on Paulo Pezzolano's numbers]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  18. ^ Santisteban, Olaia (17 February 2025). "El Real Valladolid fulmina a Diego Cocca tras ocho partidos y acude a Álvaro Rubio para revivir al equipo" [Real Valladolid finish Diego Cocca after eight games and reach out to Álvaro Rubio to revive team]. El Español (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  19. ^ "Matches Álvaro Rubio, 2023–24 season". BDFutbol.
    "Matches Álvaro Rubio, 2024–25 season". BDFutbol.
  20. ^ "Matches Álvaro Rubio, 2024–25 season". BDFutbol.
  21. ^ "AFC Cup: Bengaluru FC win AFC's Fairplay award". Goal. 6 November 2016. Archived from the original on 14 September 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  22. ^ García, Miguel Ángel (17 April 2009). "Qué fue de los campeones del mundo sub20" [What happened to the under-20 world champions]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 May 2017.
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