Pablo Franco

Born in Madrid, Franco was an assistant manager at Coria and Fuenlabrada, and started his managerial career at Santa Eugenia in 2010.^[1] On 27 January 2012, he returned to Fuenlabrada, now as a fitness coach.^[2]

On 5 July 2012 Franco was named the manager of Illescas, with his side in Tercera División.^[3] On 11 June of the following year, he was appointed at the helm of fellow league team Puertollano;^[4] in his first and only campaign he led the club to a first position in their group, but the Castile-La Mancha side renounced promotion due to financial problems.^{[citation needed]}

On 28 July 2014 Franco was appointed as manager of Getafe B.^[5] On 26 February of the following year, after the resignation of Quique Flores, he was named as interim manager of the main squad,^[6] and appeared in his professional match two days later, a 2–3 away loss against Málaga.^[7]

On 3 March 2015, Franco's spell in the main squad was further extended, with Javier Casquero as his assistant.^[8] Eight days later, after a 2–1 away win against Córdoba, the duo was officially granted until the end of the season.^[9]

On 1 June 2015, after avoiding relegation with the main squad, he was relieved from his duties.^[10] On 10 March of the following year, he was appointed as manager of Georgian club Saburtalo Tbilisi, joining compatriot Manolo Hierro.^[11]

In June 2023, Franco was appointed as manager of South African Premiership club AmaZulu.^[12]

On 30 December 2024, Franco was appointed as manager of Saudi First Division League club Al-Faisaly.^[13]

As of 13 December 2023