OUR STAFF
SPORTING
DIRECTOR
Kiko Alejandre
Nationality: Spanish Languages: Spanish, English
Qualification: UEFA PRO
Staff Profile: Kiko Alejandre is one of the directors of MIFRA Coaching School in Spain. With a strong academic background, he studied Business Management in the United States and completed law school in Spain. Kiko has always been deeply involved in the soccer industry, both collegiately and professionally, leveraging his expertise to develop players at the highest level. He also holds the maximum coaching license, showcasing his commitment to excellence in soccer education and development. His leadership at MIFRA has positioned the school as a leader in bridging the gap between youth soccer, collegiate opportunities, and professional pathways.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT＆
LEAD COACH
Miguel Alejandre
Nationality: Spanish Languages: Spanish, English
Qualification: UEFA PRO
Staff Profile: Miguel Alejandre is one of the directors of MIFRA Coaching School. A law school graduate, Miguel has dedicated the past 10 years to managing MIFRA, where he has played a pivotal role in helping over 3,000 coaches achieve their licenses. As a FIFA-licensed agent and holder of the maximum accreditation coaching license, he brings unmatched expertise to the program, backed by nearly 25 years of experience in the professional soccer industry.
Head Coach
Santiago Villanueva
Nationality: Spanish Languages: Spanish, English
Qualification: UEFA PRO
Staff Profile: SantI is a MIFRA Academy alumnus who brings a strong understanding of the MIFRA system and player development methodology. He has been involved in youth football development for the past 15 years, working across multiple clubs and age groups. Currently, Santiago is linked with UD Montecarlo, one of Zaragoza’s leading youth academies, known for developing talented players and providing pathways to some of Spain’s top professional clubs. His experience within Spanish youth football and his connection to MIFRA make him a valuable part of our player development structure.
College Recruiter
Cameron Saul
Nationality: British Languages: English and Spanish
Qualification: UEFA PRO
Staff Profile: Cameron, our college consultant, brings a wealth of experience from playing collegiately and professionally. Originally from the UK, he has played in the US, UK, Greece, and Australia. Cameron is the ideal guide for assisting our athletes both on and off the field. His expertise ensures well-rounded support throughout the entire process
GOALKEEPING
COACH
Samuel Andres
Nationality: Spanish Languages: Spanish, Englich
Qualification: UEFA B GOALKEEPING
Staff Profile: Adrián Sanguino is MIFRA's goalkeeper coach and one of only 200 goalkeeper coaches in Spain to hold a UEFA B license. He has been instrumental in helping many goalkeepers transition into the professional soccer industry. Adrián also leads individual training programs for professional coaches and academies, bringing his expertise to the highest levels of player and coach development.
MANAGEMENT FOR JAPON＆BACKROOM STAFF
Keishi Kiriyama
Nationality: Japan Languages: Japanese,Spanish
Qualification: UEFA A, AFC B
Staff Profile: He has a lot of experience in the junior age groups in Japan, having brought many results to his teams. After leading his team to the All-Japan U12 Soccer National Championships as a coach at the age of just 27, he moved to Spain where he is currently working as a coach there. At MIFRA, he is the Director of the Japan Program, which includes liaison, interpretation, marketing to Japan, and creation and management of our website.
