Arturo Ruiz joins Albion as new women’s first-team head coach

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Heather Miller

2026-08-28T17:00+01:00

📷James Boardman

We are pleased to confirm that Arturo Ruiz has been appointed our new women’s first-team head coach.

Arturo has signed a contract until 2029 and will join the club once his work permit is finalised.

Zoe Johnson, women’s and girls’ managing director, said, “We are delighted to welcome Arturo to the club.

“During our recruitment process, he quickly stood out. He has a proven track record of developing teams and individuals.

“We have confidence in his ability to continue to drive this team forwards, and he will have our full support as we make our final preparations for the start of the new WSL season.”

Sporting director Mike Cave added, “Arturo is a talented young coach who has demonstrated his ability in improving teams and layers he has worked with during his coaching career.

“His leadership qualities and coaching philosophy excites us and we’re looking forward to seeing what he can achieve within our environment.”

Arturo Ruiz has joined the club from Real Sociedad. 📸 James Boardman

Michelle Walder, women’s chair said, “We’re delighted to welcome Arturo as the new women’s head coach. He has a clear understanding of our club values, and we are confident he will continue to drive standards towards achieving our long-term goals. We’re excited to work with him.”

Ruiz, 29, joins Albion from Liga F side Real Sociedad, where he took over as head coach in July 2025.

Before entering senior management, Ruiz served in technical, performance, and youth development roles within academy structures in Spanish clubs, including Atlético Madrid.

In March 2024, Ruiz was appointed first-team head coach of Atlético Madrid, making his managerial debut at 27. Across nine matches, he guided the squad to a third-place finish in Liga F and secured qualification for the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Ruiz was subsequently appointed head coach of Granada CF Femenino for the 2024–25 campaign, where he led the team to a fifth-place finish in the league - the club’s highest in history - alongside a run to the semi-finals of the Copa de la Reina.

Following his tenure with Granada, Ruiz joined Real Sociedad Femenino in Liga F. In the 2025–26 season, he had a record of 21 wins, six draws, and five losses, securing a third-place finish and secured a spot for the qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.