The Team
Behind the Talent

Raúl Camañ

Head Coach · Men's B & C

A pillar of leadership at FC Odisea, respected on the pitch and on the touchline. His guidance is backed by a rich coaching background in the province, developing talent at CD Castellón, CD Roda, and Primer Toque CF.

Javier Arrufat

Head Coach, Men's U19 & Women's B · Assistant Coach, Women's A

A prime example of the club's internal pathway: he joined FC Odisea as a player and grew into a leader of the technical staff. He knows the club's philosophy and standards from the inside, and mentors players through the step from youth to senior football.

Charly Pizzarello

Assistant Coach, Men's U19 & Women's B · Player, Women's A

A Gibraltar international defender who plays for FC Odisea's Women's A, after college soccer in the United States at Graceland University and time at Málaga City. Charly also coaches with the Men's U19 and Women's B staff.

Tomás Merino

Assistant Coach, Men's U19 & Women's B · Player, CD Cabanes

Tomás is an assistant coach with the Men's U19 and the Women's B, two of the development squads where players prepare for senior football. This season he also plays for CD Cabanes.

Vicente Altava

Assistant Coach, Men's U19 · Team Delegate, Women's B

Vicente coaches with the Men's U19 and is the Women's B team delegate, looking after the team's kit and equipment on match days.

Diego Ortega

Goalkeeper Coach · Men's B & C

The perfect example of a player developed through the Odisea Academy — he started in the Men's U19 side and, after three seasons in goal for the Men's A, now plays for CD Els Ibarsos; he continues as the academy's goalkeeping coach.

Julio Clemente

Goalkeeper Coach · Men's U19 & Women's B

A former professional goalkeeper who played in the first division, Julio coaches the goalkeepers of the Men's U19 and the Women's B. He brings that experience, and a long background in training goalkeepers, to the technique and habits young keepers carry into senior football.

Alejandro Sánchez

Team Delegate · Men's U19

Alejandro is the Men's U19 team delegate, looking after the team's kit and equipment on match days.

Gerardo Ortolani

Performance Director · Assistant & Fitness Coach, Men's U19 & Women's B

As Performance Director, Gerardo leads FC Odisea's physical development strategy. Tests and evaluations show him each player's strengths and areas to improve, and he designs training around each player's needs, position, and team schedule. His “train smart” philosophy protects availability and peak performance all season.

Tumisho Tsagae

Assistant & Fitness Coach · Men's B & C

A testament to the FC Odisea pathway: he made the journey from academy athlete to senior competitor himself. He uses that first-hand experience to give the next generation the physical tools to succeed, and leads by example on resilience and work ethic.

Santiago Papucci

Head of Sports Psychology

Santiago supports players and staff every day, starting with a smooth adaptation to life in Spain. He helps athletes master emotional management and mental resilience in training and competition, and keeps mental health and personal development at the center of the club's sporting work.

María Dalmau

Physiotherapist

María brings specialized medical expertise and elite football experience. A physiotherapy graduate trained in therapeutic exercise, ultrasound, invasive therapies, and functional taping, she has worked at Sporting de Castellón and CD Castellón, and played eight seasons at Villarreal CF.

Iván Moscardó

Physiotherapist · Men's A, B & C

Iván is the physiotherapist for Men's A, B and C, treating injuries and guiding players back to full fitness.

George Bulger

Director of Operations · Head of Talent Management

George leads the global recruitment strategy that identifies and signs the next generation of talent for the academy. With a background in technology, he also drives the club's digital and operational evolution, working closely with Marketing and Operations.

Javier Haro

Technical Director · Recruiter

Javier brings over 13 years as a player at Villarreal CF and CD Roda to the club's global recruitment. A Master's degree in the United States let him study football methodologies across cultures, and he travels frequently to evaluate players and grow the club's international network.

Iker Gómez

Chief Operating Officer · Recruiter

A homegrown talent who spent 16 years in the CD Castellón academy, Iker brings deep local knowledge and experience from Spain's Tercera División to the club. He organizes showcase events and helps place players with their next competitive team.

Elena Stebler

Player Care

Elena is part of Player Care: welcoming new arrivals, starting their paperwork, and looking after the day-to-day welfare of players living far from home.

Arielle Jacus

Player Care

Arielle is part of Player Care: welcoming new arrivals, starting their paperwork, and looking after the day-to-day welfare of players living far from home.

Gracie Scott

Player Care · Social Media

Gracie started in the women's academy two seasons ago and made her first appearances for the Women's A in her debut season, the year the team won promotion. The Women's A now play in the Lliga Autonòmica Valenta.

Mauricio Montón

Head of Financial Control, Logistics & Transport

Mauri works by a philosophy rooted in discipline rather than chance. For him, “luck does not exist”: study, hard work and perseverance are the only true keys to reaching a goal, and the “impossible” is simply a target that takes a little more effort.

José Barberá

Federation Licensing, Housing & Fleet Manager · Equipment Manager & Team Delegate, Men's B & C

José handles federation registration, player housing and the club's vehicles, and is the team delegate for the Men's B and C.

Marta Peña

Administration Officer

For several years Marta has been a crucial operational force for the club as its administration officer. She handles visas, NIE applications, and documents with quiet efficiency, removing outside distractions so the squad can focus on performing.

Deo Pagà

Head of Marketing

Deo is the creative lens behind FC Odisea: the club's lead photographer and content creator, and the manager of its social media. From training sessions to player interviews and documentaries, his work gives parents and fans a behind-the-scenes look at life in the club.