Officially. Luis Cortes has been appointed head coach of the women's national team of Ukraine

18.11.2021 00:10

Photo by Pavlo Kubanov

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Ukrainian Football Association took place today in Kyiv at the Football House. 

One of the important decisions made at the meeting was the approval by the head coach of the women's national team of Ukraine of the Spanish specialist Luis Cortes.

Photo by Pavlo Kubanov

He was commented by the President of the UAF, a member of the UEFA Executive Committee Andriy Pavelko: “Thanks to this, our players of the national team and women's club teams will have the opportunity to learn from the best European experience. After all, Luis together with two assistants from Spain are ready not only to train the national team, but also to share their knowledge of the development of women's football, which they have successfully implemented in Catalonia. Inviting a specialist of such a level as Luis Cortes will be a good contribution to our strategy for the development of women's football in Ukraine. "

Photo by Pavlo Kubanov

"I am grateful to UAF for believing in me! He is ready in his work not only to help the national women's team, but also to use his experience and knowledge for the development of women's football in Ukraine in general. I am well aware of how important this direction is for the leadership of the association and the Ukrainian football community in general, and I will be honored to join its development, "said Luis Cortes after his appointment.

Luis Cortes

He was born on October 8, 1986 in Lleida, Spain.

The best coach of women's teams in 2021 according to UEFA. 

The best coach of women's teams in Spain (2021).

Winner of the Women's Champions League (2021).

From 2009 to 2021 he led the women's team of FC "Barcelona" (Spain).

Champion of Spain (2020, 2021).

Winner of the Spanish Cup (2020, 2021).

Winner of the Spanish Super Cup (2020).

Successfully implemented a project to develop women's football in Catalonia.