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Born on September 27, 1958 in Santander, Cantabria, Spain, Quique Setién is an association football player, association football coach and chess player. As of 2026, Quique Setién is 67 years old. The listed height is 185 cm.
My Take
Quique Setien is one of football's true romantics, a manager who would rather lose beautifully than win ugly. Born in Santander in 1958, he spent the bulk of a 19-year playing career at Racing de Santander, where they nicknamed him El Maestro, and he's also a serious chess player, which tells you everything about how his mind works. His possession-obsessed philosophy made Real Betis a joy to watch before he took the Barcelona job. That spell was star-crossed, but I still rate his convictions. In an era of pragmatism, his stubborn devotion to attacking football is something I quietly cheer for.
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- Name (English)
- Quique Setién
- Name (Japanese)
- キケ・セティエン
- Reading
- きけ・せてぃえん
- Born
- September 27, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dog
- Origin
- Santander, Cantabria, Spain
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / chess player / beach soccer player
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Quique Setién born?
Born September 27, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Quique Setién from?
Quique Setién is from Santander, Cantabria, Spain.
What does Quique Setién do?
Quique Setién works as association football player, association football coach, chess player, beach soccer player.
How tall is Quique Setién?
Quique Setién is 185 cm.
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