XAVIER TAMARIT
ASSISTANT COACH
Xavier Tamarit joined LAFC’s coaching staff prior to the 2026 season, bringing more than two decades of elite international coaching experience across Europe and South America. A UEFA Pro and CONMEBOL Pro License holder, Tamarit is a graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the University of Valencia in Spain and completed postgraduate studies in high-performance football at the University of Porto, specializing in Tactical Periodization—a methodology he is globally recognized for and has authored multiple books about. His career includes extensive work at Valencia CF’s academy and women’s first team, as well as assistant coaching roles alongside Mauricio Pellegrino at top clubs such as Valencia CF, Deportivo Alavés, Southampton FC, Independiente, Vélez Sarsfield, Universidad de Chile, Cádiz CF, and most recently Lanús, where he helped guide the club to the 2025 Copa Sudamericana title. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, Tamarit brings a wealth of tactical expertise, player development experience, and international perspective to LAFC’s coaching staff.