Sevilla honorary president Joaquin Caparros diagnosed with colon cancer at 70

Joaquin Caparros, Sevilla’s honorary president and the most prolific manager in the club’s history, has been diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 70 and has begun medical treatment.

Sevilla confirmed the news in an official statement, expressing solidarity with the former coach. “Sevilla FC wishes to express its deepest support and affection to our Honorary President, Joaquin Caparros, who has been diagnosed with colon cancer,” the club wrote. “The beloved former Sevilla coach, who has the full support of his family, friends, and the entire Sevilla fanbase, is already undergoing the necessary medical treatment.”

Caparros holds the club record for managing 248 official matches across all competitions, a figure that reflects a deep and enduring connection with the Andalusian side. His first tenure spanned five years, during which he was instrumental in guiding Sevilla back to La Liga and establishing them as a stable top-flight club. He returned to the dugout in interim capacities in 2018, 2019, and again in 2025, underscoring the trust the club has consistently placed in him.

In recognition of his extraordinary contribution, Sevilla named Caparros honorary president last July — a title that formalised what supporters had long understood: that he is one of the defining figures in the club’s modern history.

Beyond Sevilla, Caparros built one of the more extensive managerial careers in Spanish football, taking charge of Deportivo La Coruña, Athletic Bilbao, Real Mallorca, Levante, and Osasuna, accumulating more than 500 games as a head coach in La Liga. He also served as head coach of the Armenian national team between 2020 and 2022.