, sometimes known just as Abel, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and a manager.
Nicknamed El Gato (The Cat) due to his reflexes, he played most of his professional career at Atlético Madrid. For roughly one year, starting in early 2009, he also coached the club, helping it qualify once for the Champions League.
Over ten seasons, nine of those with Atlético, Abel appeared in 264 matches in La Liga.