Quique Setién

Enrique 'Quique' Setién Solar (born 27 September 1958) is a Spanish retired footballer who played mainly as a central midfielder, and the current coach of UD Las Palmas.

Nicknamed El Maestro, he was best known for his Racing de Santander spells, starting and finishing his 19-year professional career at the club and amassing La Liga totals of 374 games and 58 goals over the course of 15 seasons.

In the 2000s Setién (who represented Spain on three occasions) started a manager career, going on to coach several teams including his main club.

Club career

Born in Santander, Setién made his La Liga debuts in 1977, with hometown Racing de Santander. However, during his first spell with the Cantabrians, although used regularly, he was not yet an undisputed starter, and missed the entire 1982–83 season as well as suffering two top flight relegations.

Afterwards, Setién represented Atlético de Madrid during three years: he had two first good seasons, but appeared rarely in his last after some spats with elusive club chairman Jesús Gil.