Manuel "Manolo" Zambrano Díaz (born 8 March 1960) is a Spanish former football midfielder and manager.
Born in Huelva, Andalusia, Zambrano finished his youth career at Recreativo de Huelva, and made his first-team – and La Liga – debut on 3 September 1978 at the age of only 18, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 3–0 home win against Real Zaragoza.
[2] Zambrano signed for neighbouring CD Málaga in summer of 1984, and scored his first goal in the top division on 30 March of the following year, opening a 1–1 home draw with RCD Español.
[3] His team was eventually relegated at the end of the season, and he signed with fellow league club Sevilla FC shortly after.
After 72 competitive matches at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium (three goals), Zambrano joined RC Celta de Vigo in 1987.