José Manuel Ochotorena

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José Manuel Ochotorena Santacruz (born January 16, 1961 in Spain) is currently the goalkeeping coach at Valencia.

During his playing career, Ochotorena played as a goalkeeper for Castilla, Real Madrid, Valencia, Tenerife, Logroñés and Racing. He earned one cap for the Spain national football team in 1989, and was in the finals squad for the 1990 FIFA World Cup.

Ochotorena then coached at Valencia and for the Spanish national team. When Rafa Benitez joined English Premiership team Liverpool in July 2004, Ocho replaced Joe Corrigan.

In July 2007, Ocho returned to Valencia, replaced at Liverpool by Xavi Valero.[1]

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