Born: 15 January 1949 · Died: 1 May 2025 · Age at death: 76
How old was Manolo el del bombo when he died?
Manolo el del bombo died aged 76. He was born on 15 January 1949 and died on 1 May 2025.
Quick facts
Date of birth15 January 1949
Date of death1 May 2025
Age at death76
NationalitySpanish
BirthplaceSan Carlos del Valle, Spain
Editor's Take:
Manolo el del Bombo was the heartbeat of Spanish football for more than forty years. With his beret and big drum, he followed the national team around the world, through many failures and its golden era. Players and fans saw him as part of the squad. He became a symbol of loyal, cheerful support, whatever the score. He ran a bar near Valencia's Mestalla stadium full of football memorabilia. Many fans visited it as a kind of shrine. He kept drumming even in hard times.
Key Milestones
1982: Drums at the home World Cup
1986: Follows Spain to the World Cup in Mexico
2008: Celebrates Spain's Euro win
2010: Celebrates Spain's World Cup win
Manuel Cáceres Artesero (15 January 1949 – 1 May 2025), better known as Manolo el del Bombo (English: Manolo the Bass Drummer), was described as one of the most famous football fans in Spain.
Manolo el del bombo's birthday is January 15. He was born on January 15, 1949 in San Carlos del Valle, Spain.
How old was Manolo el del bombo when he died?
Manolo el del bombo died on May 1, 2025, aged 76.
Who shares a birthday with Manolo el del bombo?
Famous people who share Manolo el del bombo's January 15 birthday include Martin Luther King Jr., Molière, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Giorgia Meloni and Pierre-Joseph Proudhon.
