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Manolo el del bombo

1949 - 2025

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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. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 19 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 17 in 2024). Manolo el del bombo is the 97th most popular celebrity (up from 125th in 2024), the 1,162nd most popular biography from Spain (up from 1,545th in 2019) and the 2nd most popular Spanish Celebrity.

Manolo el del Bombo, born Manuel Cáceres Artesero, was Spain's most iconic football superfan, instantly recognizable for his red No. 12 jersey, oversized beret, and signature bass drum. For over four decades, he passionately followed La Roja to 10 World Cups and 8 European Championships, becoming a beloved symbol of unwavering support until his passing in May 2025 at age 76.

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Among CELEBRITIES

Among celebrities, Manolo el del bombo ranks 97 out of 265. Before him are Genie, Marita Lindahl, Barbara Karinska, Hendrikje van Andel-Schipper, Christine Keeler, and Nicky Hilton Rothschild. After him are Afghan Girl, Kourtney Kardashian, Natascha Kampusch, Georgina Rizk, Jane Morris, and Sally Hemings.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1949, Manolo el del bombo ranks 316. Before him are Ricardo Zunino, Kalkot Mataskelekele, Antonello Venditti, Michael Brecker, Andrew Latimer, and Jim Varney. After him are Rakesh Sharma, Noli de Castro, Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, Deep Roy, Janet Ågren, and Philippe de Villiers. Among people deceased in 2025, Manolo el del bombo ranks 245. Before him are Susan Brownmiller, Bernard Lacombe, Al Foster, Diogo Jota, L. J. Smith, and Francisco Pinto Balsemão. After him are Manoj Kumar, Sırrı Süreyya Önder, Sally Kirkland, Sulochana Gadgil, Mohammed Sinwar, and Jack DeJohnette.

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In Spain

Among people born in Spain, Manolo el del bombo ranks 1,162 out of 3,355. Before him are Ramón Chao (1935), Emilio Castelar (1832), Mariano García Remón (1950), Marisol (1948), Fernando de Herrera (1534), and Gonzalo Torrente Ballester (1910). After him are Carmen Laforet (1921), Ángel Sanz Briz (1910), Pedro Tafur (1410), Jaime Balmes (1810), Dominicus Gundissalinus (1115), and Gonzalo de Berceo (1197).

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Among CELEBRITIES In Spain

Among celebrities born in Spain, Manolo el del bombo ranks 2. Before him are Thérésa Tallien (1773). After him are Amparo Muñoz (1954), Jimmy Jump (1976), Bárbara Palacios (1963), Mireia Lalaguna (1992), Eva González (1980), Ángela Ponce (1991), and Gisela Pulido (1994).

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