Agustín Abadía

Agustín Abadía
Born	Agustín Abadía Plana (1962-04-15) April 15, 1962 Binéfar, Province of Huesca, Aragon, Spain
Other names	Tato Abadía
Occupation(s)	Footballer (retired), football manager
Years active	1980s–1999 (player), 1999–present (manager)
Known for	Playing as left midfielder; managing multiple Spanish football clubs

Agustín Abadía Plana (; born 15 April 1962) is a retired Spanish professional footballer who played primarily as a left midfielder and later pursued a career as a football manager.

Although not highly skilled technically, he was recognized for his dedication and effort on the pitch. Over nine seasons, Abadía appeared in 244 matches in La Liga, netting 14 goals. His professional journey is notably associated with CD Logroñés, where he contributed in various capacities during two distinct periods.

Abadía embarked on his managerial path in 1999.

Playing career

Originating from Binéfar, located in the Province of Huesca within Aragon, Tato Abadía started his football development at the local club CD Binéfar. He played a pivotal role in securing two Tercera División championships, which culminated in the team's promotion to Segunda División B in 1983.

In 1985, he transferred to CD Logroñés, competing then in Segunda División. During the 1986–87 campaign, he scored three goals across 33 appearances, aiding the club’s historic ascent to La Liga for the first time. Abadía was instrumental in helping Logroñés maintain their top-tier status over two seasons. In 1989, he moved to Atlético Madrid but returned to Logroñés after a single season.

Between 1990 and 1993, he continued to support Logroñés’ efforts to stay in La Liga, achieving a personal best of five league goals during the 1992–93 season. This included scoring twice in an impressive 2–2 draw at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. At age 31, Abadía joined SD Compostela, where he played a full role in their landmark promotion to La Liga by participating throughout the playoff success against Rayo Vallecano.

Following limited appearances in the 1995–96 season, he went back to Logroñés but was unable to avoid relegation. He wrapped up his playing days with Binéfar in 1999.

Coaching career

Abadía initiated his coaching tenure at his final playing club, starting with youth squads before guiding the senior team away from relegation over two consecutive seasons in the third division. He began the 2002–03 season managing Logroñés’ youth side but was soon elevated to lead the first team during the Segunda División promotion playoffs; however, the team did not achieve promotion.

He subsequently took charge of Girona FC in Spain’s third tier but was relieved of his duties after seven matches during the 2004–05 season, which concluded with the club’s relegation. Returning once more to Logroñés, Abadía assumed multiple roles including youth and senior team manager as well as director of football.

In January 2011, after spending a year with CD Calahorra competing in the fourth division—where they finished fourth yet fell short of playoff qualification—Abadía signed with SD Logroñés, a newly established organization formed following the dissolution of the original club due to financial difficulties.