Malaga is a historic Spanish football club from Andalusia, founded in 1948 and rooted in the football culture of the Costa del Sol. Its blue-and-white identity is closely associated with La Rosaleda, the long-standing stadium beside the Guadalmedina River. This team page brings together the club’s recorded 2026 squad, coaching timeline, recent movement, competition participation and durable profile, placing current information alongside the major landmarks that define Malaga’s place in Spanish football.
Malaga Upcoming matches by league
La Liga
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- Regular Season - 6
Malaga
Villarreal
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- Regular Season - 7
Getafe
Malaga
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- Regular Season - 8
MalagaNo H2HEspanyol
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- Regular Season - 9
MalagaNo H2HReal Sociedad
Malaga Last matches by league
La Liga
Friendlies Clubs
Segunda División
Copa del Rey
Malaga Team Roster
Malaga’s recorded squad contains 31 players: 12 defenders, 9 midfielders, 7 attackers and 3 goalkeepers. Alfonso Herrero, Andrés Céspedes and Carlos López form the listed goalkeeping group, while the back line includes Einar Galilea, Fernando Calero, Álex Pastor and José Salinas. Midfield options range from Ramón Enríquez and Juanpe to Carlos Dotor and Dani Lorenzo. Up front, Eneko Jauregi, Julen Lobete, Juan Cruz and Joaquín Muñoz provide the principal named attacking options, alongside Chupe and Adrián Niño Heredia. The roster also contains Juan Fernandez, A. Ochoa, H. Abaida and Joseph Otunenche.
position Goalkeeper
Alfonso Herrero Peinador
Carlos López Nogueras
Andrés Céspedes Rubio
position Defender
Carlos Francisco Puga Medina
Einar Galilea Azaceta
Fernando Calero Villa
Álex Pastor Carayol
José Salinas Morán
Ángel Recio Gutiérrez
Diego Murillo Domínguez
Juan Berrocal González
Rafita
Miguel Santaella
Adam Aznou Ben Cheikh
position Midfielder
Jens-Lys Michel Cajuste
Ramón Enríquez Rodríguez
Haitam Abaida El Achhab
Carlos Dotor González
Rafael Rodríguez Ruiz
Pablo Martínez Andrés
Daniel Lorenzo Guerrero
Izan Merino Rodríguez
Joseph Otunenche
Aarón Ochoa Moloney
position Attacker
Juan Fernandez
Carlos Ruiz Rubio
David Larrubia Romano
Joaquín Muñoz Benavides
Eneko Jauregi Escobar
Juan Cruz Díaz Espósito
Adrián Niño Heredia
Julen Lobete Cienfuegos
J. Fernandez
Last Malaga Coachs
Sergio Pellicer is Malaga’s current head coach, having begun his latest tenure on 1 January 2023. The Spanish coach, born on 9 September 1973, leads the club’s latest coaching phase after a period of change. José Mel Pérez, listed as Pepe Mel, preceded him from September 2022 to January 2023. Before that, Malaga recorded Pablo Guede, Natxo González and José Alberto López in sequence between January 2021 and September 2022. The timeline makes Pellicer the central figure in Malaga’s recent managerial record.
Sergio Pellicer García
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergio Pellicer García | Spain | 1 January 2023 | |
| José Mel Pérez | Spain | 1 September 2022 | 1 January 2023 |
| Pablo Adrián Guede Barriero | Argentina | 1 April 2022 | 1 September 2022 |
| José Ignacio González Sáenz | Spain | 1 January 2022 | 1 April 2022 |
| José Alberto López Menéndez | Spain | 1 June 2021 | 1 January 2022 |
| Sergio Pellicer García | Spain | 1 January 2020 | 1 May 2021 |
| Víctor Sánchez del Amo | Spain | 1 April 2019 | 1 January 2020 |
| Juan Ramón López Muñiz | Spain | 1 June 2018 | 1 April 2019 |
| José Manuel González López | Spain | 1 January 2018 | 1 June 2018 |
| José Miguel González Martín del Campo | Spain | 1 March 2017 | 1 January 2018 |
| Clever Marcelo Romero Silva | Uruguay | 1 December 2016 | 1 March 2017 |
| 1 August 2016 | |||
| Bernd Schuster | Germany | 14 June 2013 | 30 June 2014 |
| Manuel Luis Pellegrini Ripamonti | Chile | 1 November 2010 | 1 June 2013 |
| Manuel Jesualdo Ferreira | Portugal | 1 June 2010 | 1 November 2010 |
| Juan Ramón López Muñiz | Spain | 1 August 2009 | 1 May 2010 |
| Gregorio Manzano Ballesteros | Spain | 1 August 2004 | 1 January 2005 |
Malaga Transfers
Recorded arrivals show a mixture of loans, free-agent additions, permanent transfers and returns from loan. The latest additions are José Salinas and Juan Cruz on loan, alongside free-agent arrival Fernando Calero in July 2026. Earlier 2025 arrivals included Adrián Niño Heredia, Eneko Jauregi, Joaquín Muñoz and Carlos Dotor, with Dotor joining on loan. The listed movement also includes returns for Juan Hernández and M. Diarra, while Julen Lobete, Y. Rahmani and Sergio Castel arrived as free players in earlier windows. This is a recorded sample of arrivals rather than a complete transfer total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Berrocal |
Getafe
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Free agent | 31 August 2026 |
| J. Cajuste |
Napoli
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Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| Adam Aznou Ben Cheikh |
Everton
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Loan | 30 August 2026 |
| Pablo Martínez |
Levante
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Free agent | 20 August 2026 |
| José Salinas |
Espanyol
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Loan | 26 July 2026 |
| Juan Cruz |
Leganes
|
Loan | 18 July 2026 |
| Fernando Calero |
Espanyol
|
Free agent | 13 July 2026 |
| D. Brašanac |
Leganes
|
Free agent | 3 September 2025 |
| Josué Dorrio |
Racing Ferrol
|
Free Transfer | 28 August 2025 |
| Javi Montero |
Racing Santander
|
Free Transfer | 4 August 2025 |
| Javi Montero |
Racing Santander
|
Free agent | 3 August 2025 |
| Adrián Niño Heredia |
Atletico Madrid
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Transfer | 15 July 2025 |
| Eneko Jauregi |
Racing Ferrol
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Free Transfer | 14 July 2025 |
| Carlos Dotor |
Celta Vigo
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Loan | 8 July 2025 |
| Ibon Badiola |
Basconia
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Transfer | 7 July 2025 |
Recorded departures include Gabilondo’s free-agent move to Zaragoza and Carlos Dotor’s return to Celta Vigo after his loan. Earlier 2026 movement saw Y. Rahmani leave for FC Cartagena as a free agent. The 2025 entries include free transfers for Kevin Villodres, Antonio Cordero and Dioni, plus departures involving Manu Molina, Nélson Monte, Juan Hernández and D. Marquez. R. Baturina returned to GIL Vicente, while Sergio Castel and M. Diarra moved to Marbella during the preceding winter. These entries represent a selection of departures, not the club’s complete historical total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Arriaza |
Estepona
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Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| Javi Montero |
Leganes
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Free agent | 28 August 2026 |
| Víctor García |
Ibiza
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Free agent | 24 August 2026 |
| Juanpe |
Gamba Osaka
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Transfer | 22 August 2026 |
| Josué Dorrio |
Mirandes
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Free agent | 18 August 2026 |
| Ibon Badiola |
Arenas Getxo
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Free agent | 2 July 2026 |
| Ibon Badiola |
Arenas Getxo
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Free agent | 1 July 2026 |
| Gabilondo |
Zaragoza
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Javi Montero |
Leganes
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Víctor García |
Ibiza
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Gabilondo |
Zaragoza
|
Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Carlos Dotor |
Celta Vigo
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Y. Rahmani |
FC Cartagena
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Free agent | 19 January 2026 |
| Sangalli |
Real Unión
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- | 26 November 2025 |
| Manu Molina |
Eldense
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Free Transfer | 31 August 2025 |
Transfers Synthesis
Malaga’s recorded movement points to a squad refreshed across several windows, with the most recent activity arriving in July 2026. Loans for José Salinas and Juan Cruz, a free-agent arrival in Fernando Calero and earlier additions such as Adrián Niño Heredia and Eneko Jauregi sit alongside returning loanees. The departure side shows a corresponding mix of free-agent exits, loan returns and other transfers, including Gabilondo, Carlos Dotor, Y. Rahmani, R. Baturina and Antonio Cordero. The pattern is therefore varied rather than defined by one transaction type. Several players appear on both sides of the movement history across different periods, reflecting changing registration status over time. Because the displayed arrival and departure lists are limited selections, they support a concise account of movement but not a complete balance of every change or a reliable net total. The active roster includes several of the newest recorded arrivals.
Leagues Malaga has participated in
Malaga’s recorded competitions span Spain’s league and cup structures. Segunda División and the Copa del Rey show recent participation through 2025, while Friendlies Clubs is also recorded through 2025. The club has an earlier Primera División RFEF - Group 2 and Play Offs sequence in 2023, both now historical in this record. La Liga participation is recorded from 2010 to 2017, and the UEFA Champions League appears for 2012 only. Together, these entries trace a path across domestic league levels, national knockout football, European competition and scheduled friendlies without asserting a current 2026 standing.
More about Malaga
Malaga is the professional football club of Málaga, Andalusia, founded in 1948 and known for its blue-and-white identity. The club is commonly associated with the Blanquiazul tradition, while local symbols and the coastal culture of the Costa del Sol shape its public character. The anchovy or sardine motif, reflected in the affectionate Boquerón nickname, connects the team with the city and its maritime heritage.
La Rosaleda is Malaga’s defining football venue. The stadium stands on Paseo de Martiricos beside the Guadalmedina River and has served as a central meeting place for the city’s football community since 1941. Its familiar setting, blue-and-white colours and passionate support give home matches a strong local character. The ground is more than a match venue, functioning as one of the most recognisable sporting landmarks in Málaga.
The club’s institutional form is that of a Sociedad Anónima Deportiva, or Spanish sports corporation, combining corporate governance with a sporting identity rooted in Andalusia. Its historical continuity is linked to earlier Málaga football institutions, including CD Malacitano and Club Deportivo Málaga, and to Atlético Malagueño, the reserve structure associated with the club’s development pathway. This lineage places the modern team within a much longer local football story.
On the national stage, Malaga’s recorded participation includes La Liga, Segunda División, the Copa del Rey and the Primera División RFEF. The competition record also includes a UEFA Champions League appearance in 2012, reflecting the club’s strongest continental era. Málaga’s football ecosystem remains connected to academy development, regional talent and carefully assembled senior squads, with La Academia representing an important part of its player pathway. Together, the venue, colours, history and community links define Malaga as a distinctive Andalusian club with a recognisable place in Spanish football.
Last matches statistics for Malaga
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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Malaga
3 - 3
Leicester
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Malaga
2 - 2
Al-Ittihad FC
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Malaga
4 - 2
Al-Arabi SC
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
AD Ceuta FC
2 - 1
Malaga
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Malaga
2 - 2
Fulham
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Atletico Madrid
2 - 0
Malaga
|
1 / 5 |
|
85 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
|
Malaga
1 - 1
Deportivo La Coruna
|
2 / 13 |
|
90 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
|
Real Madrid
4 - 0
Malaga
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1 / 14 |
|
88 | 9 | 2 | 4 |
|
Malaga
0 - 0
Levante
|
3 / 10 |
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88 | 15 | 4 | 3 |
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Celta Vigo
1 - 1
Malaga
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2 / 12 |
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0% | 10 | 1 | 4 |
Detailed statistics Malaga
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Celta Vigo vs Malaga
La Liga 2026 - 1570374
Malaga vs Levante
La Liga 2026 - 1570369
Real Madrid vs Malaga
La Liga 2026 - 1570360
Malaga vs Deportivo La Coruna
La Liga 2026 - 1570349
Atletico Madrid vs Malaga
La Liga 2026 - 1570334
Malaga vs Las Palmas
Segunda División 2025 - 1548055
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt
2022-2023
3rd shirt