| Attacking | 7 |
| Defending | 8 |
| Fitness | 7 |
| Mental | 9 |
| Tactical | 6 |
| Technical | 5 |
| Working with Youngsters | 3 |
| Adaptability | 8 |
| Determination | 4 |
| Discipline | 10 |
| Man Management | 4 |
| Motivating | 7 |
| Judging Ability | 5 |
| Judging Potential | 7 |
| Tactical Knowledge | 4 |
| Distribution | 4 |
| Handling | 7 |
| Shot Stopping | 6 |
| Physiotherapy | 3 |
| Sports Science | 3 |
Men he has worked with before. A manager arrives at a new club already holding a view of anyone on this list.
| Player | Spells | Matches | Regard | How it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ángel Díaz | 1 | 15 | Remembers him well | Loan ended Built the side around him |
| Hugo Zarco | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Claudio Azaldegui | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Kiko Olivas | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Churre | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Chirri | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Mario Gaspar | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Fran Sánchez | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Álvaro Vázquez | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Dani Pinillos | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| José Ángel | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Eneko Zabaleta | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Adán Gurdiel | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Xavi Puerto | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| José Antonio Martínez | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Jon Sillero | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Miguel Loureiro | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Aitor Buñuel | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Pablo Santana | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Paul Álvarez | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Yorkman Tello | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Juan Martín Gonella | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Coke Carrillo | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |
| Javi Villar | 1 | 0 | No strong view | Working together now |