Top 10 players who have played under Ernesto Valverde

#6: Roberto Soldado

Soldado was at Valencia for three seasons

A graduate of the Real Madrid youth academy, Roberto Soldado played three seasons for Valencia. He established himself as one of the best strikers behind Ronaldo and Messi in the league during his years at the Mestalla.

Soldado worked with Ernesto Valverde in 2012-13, his third and final season at the club. The Spanish forward notched 30 goals in 46 appearances for the club in season 2012-13, which helped him secure a move to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in the following summer.

Soldado was a consistent striker at the Mestalla, scoring 20+ goals in his three seasons at the Mestalla.