Fernando Bolea was a Spanish handball player who began his career with Zaragoza in 1982. During the 1980s and 1990s Bolea played for several domestic teams with lengthy spells at both Michelin Valladolid (1985–90) and Bidasoa Irún (1990–95). From 1997 to 1999 he played for VfL Hameln in Germany before finishing his career with Zaragoza, playing with the side until his retirement in 2003. After his playing career Bolea remained with the club, this time as the coach, but left the team after just one season. He coached several other teams, mostly in Spain, with his final spell coming with Bidasoa Irún, working with them from 2012 until 2016. Bolea also played in more than 50 matches for the Spanish national team, including finishing fifth at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
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