Ruben Selles has embarked on a new management journey following a brief tenure at Reading FC and then Sheffield United. His time at Sheffield United was particularly challenging, lasting only five weeks and resulting in five consecutive league defeats.
Quick Exit from Sheffield United
Selles replaced Chris Wilder at the helm of Sheffield United after Wilder’s controversial dismissal. Wilder had led the team to a commendable performance, finishing with 92 points and nearly securing promotion to the Premier League through the playoffs.
- Duration at Sheffield United: 5 weeks
- League matches lost: 5
- Last match: 5-0 defeat at Ipswich Town
Following this disappointing spell, Selles was relieved of his duties and Wilder was reinstated. This short-lived chapter in the Championship further complicated Selles’s career trajectory.
New Role at Real Zaragoza
Now, Selles has taken on the role of head coach at Real Zaragoza, a club struggling in Spain’s second division, La Liga 2. Currently, Zaragoza sits at the bottom of the league table, with a lone victory from ten matches.
- Zaragoza’s league position: Bottom of La Liga 2
- Matches played: 10
- Wins: 1
- Points adrift of safety: 5
Selles faces a challenging mission in trying to pull the team from the brink of relegation. This appointment marks Selles’s fourth managerial role within a year.
Recent Career Summary
- Departed Reading FC: December 2024
- Joined Hull City: 2024
- Sacked from Hull City: 2025
- Appointed at Sheffield United: Summer 2025
His rapid transition from the Championship to La Liga 2 presents both an opportunity and a challenge. Selles aims to restore his reputation through this new role in Spain.
