Max Caldas, chosen as the Best Coach in the World 2025 by the FIH after a historic season with Spain

 

The recognition comes after one of the national team's most successful and brilliant seasons in recent years, marked by a return to the elite and the consolidation of an attractive and competitive style of play.

 

Under Caldas' technical direction, the Spanish team has managed to merge the experience of their veterans with the emerging talent, deploying a hockey brave, offensive and, above all, a remarkable tactical maturity at major international events.

 

The 2025 season was full of successes for the RedSticksAt the prestigious FIH Pro LeagueThe team secured major victories against world powers such as Australia, England, India, and Belgium.

 

However, the crucial moment came in the final stretch of this competition. Spain needed two consecutive victories in Berlin against Germany to secure third place and, with it, the Automatic qualification for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and the Netherlands 2026.

 

The team, led by Caldas, showed a exemplary character By achieving both victories in front of a crowd completely supportive of the home team, they secured their place in the next World Cup.

 

The summer culminated in another historic victory in the European Championship, also held in Germany. The team earned a valuable bronze medal after defeating France, which represents Spain's second podium finish in the competition since 2007 and puts the finishing touch on an outstanding year.

 

The Recognition of Caldas

 

After hearing the news, Max Caldas shared his excitement and humility, highlighting the team spirit behind the award.

 

Max Caldas: "It's been a great surprise. It's an award for the..." players and to staff who works with usI'm just lucky enough to be the public face of this project. This award belongs to everyone, I truly believe that, and it says a lot about our players who have grown and matured so much, playing an attractive style of hockey that people connect with. It's amazing."

 

From Royal Spanish Hockey Federation (RFEH) The impetus this group has given to the national sports project has been celebrated. With a renewed style and a clear strategy, Spain faces the next international cycle with great confidence and ambition, thanks to the brilliant work of Max Caldas, who has managed to combine the historically offensive nature of Spanish hockey with a competitive regularity against the best teams in the world.