Episode 1: Alejandro Rodríguez — From Spain to Singapore | Building an International Coaching Career

What does it take for a Spanish coach to build a career across China, Jordan, Lithuania and Singapore?In this first episode of From Futbol to Football, Mike Lloyd-Green speaks with Spanish coach Alejandro Rodríguez about his journey from Granada to coaching across Asia and Europe.Alejandro shares how he left Spain to work in China through a La Liga development project, the cultural challenges of adapting to different football environments, and how learning English became essential to building an international coaching career.He also discusses winning a youth championship in Lithuania, his experience working with the Football Association of Singapore, and the mindset required for coaches who want to work abroad.For Spanish-speaking coaches who dream of building a career outside their home country, this episode offers inspiration, practical insights, and a real example of how fútbol can become football.