Athletes

Manolín Bueno Spanish footballer dead at age 86

Manolín Bueno: key obituary facts

Is Manolín Bueno dead? Yes. Manolín Bueno died on February 7, 2026, at age 86.

Cause of death: Manolín Bueno's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Manolín Bueno known for?

They was known as Spanish footballer.

More about Manolín Bueno

Born: February 5, 1940.

Manolín Bueno, the Spanish footballer Manuel “Manolín” Bueno Cabral, died on February 7, 2026, at the age of 86.

Born in Seville, Andalusia, on February 5, 1940, he played as a forward and began his career with Cádiz CF in Segunda División. In 1959, at age 19, he signed with Real Madrid and remained with the club for 11 campaigns.

Behind Francisco Gento in the pecking order for selection at club and international level, Bueno made limited league appearances, though in his final season he scored a career-best seven goals to help Real Madrid finish fourth.

Manuel “Manolín” Bueno Cabral (5 February 1940 – 7 February 2026) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a forward.

Tags

Other athletes

More from Spain

More from February 7, 2026