Marcos Abad
Marcos Abad Peidro | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 12, 1985 Spain |
| Occupation | Goalkeeping coach |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | First team goalkeeper coach at Valencia CF; former goalkeeping coach at Leeds United and Middlesbrough |
Marcos Abad Peidro (born 12 September 1985) is a Spanish specialist in goalkeeping coaching, presently holding the position of first team goalkeeper coach at the La Liga outfit Valencia.
Career
Abad obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Activity and Sports from the University of Alicante before embarking on his coaching journey in 2009 with Alcoyano. There, he contributed to the squad’s advancement to the promotion playoffs under the leadership of coach Paco López. The following year, he transitioned to Elche, where he worked closely with goalkeepers including Przemysław Tytoń, Willy Caballero, and Toño, while collaborating with managers such as José Bordalás, Fran Escribá, and Alberto Toril. After a seven-year tenure at Elche, Abad moved to Middlesbrough in February 2017, joining head coach Aitor Karanka’s staff and coaching keepers like Victor Valdes, Brad Guzan, and Dimitrios Konstantopoulos. He departed Middlesbrough in the summer of 2017 following managerial changes after Karanka’s exit.
On 19 June 2017, Abad was named goalkeeper coach at Leeds United, reconnecting with director of football Victor Orta and becoming part of head coach Thomas Christiansen’s team. Significantly, he turned down a more lucrative contract from the Chinese Super League to accept this role. During the 2018–19 campaign under manager Marcelo Bielsa, Abad managed goalkeepers such as Bailey Peacock-Farrell—who earned his inaugural international appearance for Northern Ireland—and facilitated the acquisition of Kiko Casilla from Real Madrid mid-season after Jamal Blackman sustained an injury. Prior to the 2019–20 season, Abad additionally assumed responsibilities as Bielsa’s translator. Their combined efforts resulted in Leeds clinching the Championship title and securing promotion to the Premier League.
In July 2023, Abad was officially appointed as goalkeeping coach at West Bromwich Albion. By December 2024, he had accepted a position as goalkeeping coach with Valencia CF.