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    The History of FC Barcelona

    The History of FC Barcelona

    Coaches

    Coaches

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    Hansi Flick (2024-...)
    The German manager came to Barça after winning the sextuple with Bayern in 2020
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    Xavi Hernández (2021-2024)
    The Barça legend took over as first team manager in the autumn of 2021
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    Ronald Koeman (2020-2021)
    The Dutchman joined Barça as first-team coach in the summer of 2020, after having played for the club for six seasons (1989-1995)
    Quique Setién.
    Quique Setién (2020)
    The third Cantabrian coach in the history of the club arrived at Barça having made his name thanks to the style of play developed by all of his previous teams
    Ernesto Valverde
    Ernesto Valverde (2017-2020)
    The man known as 'Txingurri' (little ant in Basque) returned to Barça 27 years later after his spell as a player between 1988 and 1990 and left with 4 trophies under his belt
    Luis Enrique Martínez (2014-2017)
    Luis Enrique Martínez (2014-2017)
    Born in Gijón on May 8, 1970, Luis Enrique arrived at the Club as coach in May 2014 after leaving Celta Vigo. Three years later he left the Club wtih a great record of having won nine trophies of a possible 13
    Gerardo 'Tata' Martino (2013-14)
    Gerardo 'Tata' Martino (2013-14)
    Gerardo 'Tata' Martino took control of the first team at FC Barcelona during preseason in 2013/14 as result of the unexpected departure of Tito Vilanova
    Francesc 'Tito' Vilanova (2012-2013)
    Francesc 'Tito' Vilanova (2012-2013)
    FC Barcelona had a record season in La Liga with Tito on the bench. Under his guidance, the team established a new goalscoring record and broke the record for the most points won in the first half of the season in the history of Spanish football
    Josep Guardiola (2008 - 2012)
    Josep Guardiola (2008 - 2012)
    After a successful spell at the Club as a player and as coach of Barça B, Guardiola won 14 of a possible 19 trophies in four seasons in charge of the first team
    Frank Rijkaard (2003-2008)
    Frank Rijkaard (2003-2008)
    Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard, born on 30 September 1962 in Amsterdam (Holland), became FC Barcelona coach in the summer of 2003, replacing Radomir Antic
    Radomir Antic (2003)
    Radomir Antic (2003)
    Radomir Antic was born in Zitiste (Serbia) on 22 November 1948. He joined FC Barcelona at the end of January 2003 to take over from Louis van Gaal
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    Jesús Antonio de la Cruz (2003)
    Born in León on 7 May 1947 and a Barça player between 1972 and 1980, Jesús Antonio de la Cruz was the blaugrana boss for just one match in February 2003 ahead of the arrival of new coach Radomir Antic
    Carles Rexach (1988, 1991, 1996 & 2001-02)
    Carles Rexach (1988, 1991, 1996 & 2001-02)
    'The Boy from Pedralbes' hung up his boots in 1981, but immediately returned to the world of football, taking charge of the Barça U19 team in the youth football set up
    Llorenç Serra Ferrer (2000-01)
    Llorenç Serra Ferrer (2000-01)
    Llorenç Serra Ferrer, was born in Sa Pobla (Mallorca) on 5 March 1953. He became coach of FC Barcelona in the summer of 2000 after Dutchman Louis van Gaal left the Club
    Louis van Gaal (1997-00 / 2002-03)
    Louis van Gaal (1997-00 / 2002-03)
    Louis van Gaal was born on 8 August 1951 in Amsterdam (Holland), very close to the old De Meer stadium, the team where he would learn his apprenticeship in football
    Bobby Robson (1996-97)
    Bobby Robson (1996-97)
    This English gentleman, born in Sacriston in the north east of England (18 February 1933-31 July 2009) came to Barcelona with the difficult task of substituting Johan Cruyff. He won the Copa del Rey and the European Cup Winners' Cup
    Johan Cruyff (1988-96)
    Johan Cruyff (1988-96)
    After having appeared for the club as a player, “El Flaco (The Skinny One)” returned to FC Barcelona for the 1988-89 season, this time to take up his new role as coach of the first team
    Luis Aragonés (1987-88)
    Luis Aragonés (1987-88)
    This globetrotter of Spanish football, better known as “el Sabio de Hortaleza” (the wise man from Hortaleza) coached different teams all over the country
    Terry Venables (1984-87)
    Terry Venables (1984-87)
    Terry Venables came to FC Barcelona with the task of replacing César Menotti, a coach who, despite not winning any important trophies with the team, had created an attractive and colourful style of football
    César Luis Menotti (1983-84)
    César Luis Menotti (1983-84)
    The arrival of César Luis Menotti (Rosario, Argentina, 5 November 1938-Buenos Aires, 5 May 2024) in March 1983 supposed a shake up of the first team squad who had shown signs of their quality but had not made the most of it under previous coach, the German Udo Lattek
    José Luis Romero (1983)
    José Luis Romero (1983)
    The sacking of Udo Lattek as first team coach led to José Luis Romero (Madrid, 5 November 1945) taking over for just one match
    Udo Lattek (1981-83)
    Udo Lattek (1981-83)
    German coach Udo Lattek (16 January 1935-31 January 2015) arrived at the Club in 1981 with exceptional credentials after successes with Bayern Munich and Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Joaquim Rifé (1979-1980)
    Joaquim Rifé (1979-1980)
    On 18 April 1979, after being knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Valencia the Board decided to bring in former player Rifé to replace coach Lucien Müller
    Lucien Müller (1978-79)
    Lucien Müller (1978-79)
    After an important period as a player at the Club (1965-68), Müller (Bischwiller, France, 3 September 1934) left at the age of 33, but was to return to Barça ten years later
    Laureano Ruiz (1976)
    Laureano Ruiz (1976)
    When Hennes Weissweiler left the Club in April 1976, the FC Barcelona Board immediately thought of Laureano Ruiz (Escobedo de Vullafufre, Cantabria, 21 October 1937) as his replacement
    Hennes Weissweiler (1975-76)
    Hennes Weisweiler (1975-76)
    Weisweiler arrived at FC Barcelona in 1975 after winning the UEFA Cup with Borussia Mönchengladbach
    Marinus Michels (1971-75,1976-78)
    Marinus Michels (1971-75,1976-78)
    Marinus Michels arrived at Barça after winning everything with Ajax. ‘Mister Marble', as he was nicknamed, imposed a strict discipline within the FC Barcelona squad
    Vic Buckingham (1969-71)
    Vic Buckingham (1969-71)
    Vic Buckingham arrived at FC Barcelona in January 1970 with the team in ninth place in the league
    Josep Seguer (1969-70)
    Josep Seguer (1969-70)
    Seguer came in to replace Salvador Artigas as coach after the latter's resignation in October 1969
    Salvador Artigas (1967-69)
    Salvador Artigas (1967-69)
    Salvador Artigas took over from Roque Olsen in the 1967-1968 season
    Roque Olsen (1965-67)
    Roque Olsen (1965-67)
    Olsen was a Real Madrid player, but he was forced to hang up his boots at the age of just 31 due to a serious knee injury
    Vicenç Sasot (1964-65)
    Vicenç Sasot (1964-65)
    On César Rodríguez's resignation Sasot, who had been involved with the youth teams at Barça for 14 years, took over the running of the first team for the remainder of the 1964-65 season
    César Rodríguez (1963-65)
    César Rodríguez (1963-64)
    This legendary striker for Barça started as coach whilst still playing for Elche. After a successful period with the club from Alicante, he decided to make his way to Zaragoza
    Josep Gonzalvo (1963)
    Josep Gonzalvo (1963)
    Together with his brother Marià Gonzalvo and Joan Sans, he formed part of the best set of midfield players the team has ever had.
    Ladislao Kubala (1962-63 & 1980)
    Ladislao Kubala (1961-63 & 1980)
    As a player, he became one of the legends in the history of FC Barcelona. However, he was not as fortunate in his career as a coach and his stay with Barça was considerably shorter
    Lluís Miró (1961-62)
    Lluís Miró (1961-62)
    Lluís Miró was the first coach of the Enric Llaudet presidency, coming in to replace Kubala after Barça had lost 6-2 to Valencia on 19 November 1961
    Enrique Orizaola (1961)
    Enrique Orizaola (1961)
    Enrique Orizaola had a short-lived stint as coach, staying at the Club for only five months. He arrived on 12 January 1961 as a replacement for Brocic
    Ljubisa Brocic (1960-61)
    Ljubisa Brocic (1960-61)
    Brocic never coached Barça for an entire season. He arrived in1960 but poor results meant he did not see out the season
    Enric Rabassa (1960)
    Enric Rabassa (1960)
    Enric Rabassa was Helenio Herrera's assistant when the latter was sacked
    Helenio Herrera (1958-60, 1980 & 1980-81)
    Helenio Herrera (1958-60, 1980 & 1980-81)
    ‘El Mago’ (‘The Magician’) as he was known, left an indelible mark at Barça
    Domènec Balmanya (1956-58)
    Domènec Balmanya (1956-58)
    Domènec Balmanya had been a notable player for the team in the first half of the 1940s, when the Club won the Cup in 1942
    Sandro Puppo (1954-55)
    Sandro Puppo (1954-55)
    Barça thought he would be the ideal replacement for Daucik. Before coming to Barcelona he had managed the Turkish national side, which had dispensed with Spain in the World Cup in Switzerland
    Ferdinand Daucik (1950-1954)
    Ferdinand Daucik (1950-1954)
    He came to Barça together with his brother-in-law, Kubala. He coached the team from 1950 to 1954
    Ramon Llorens (1950)
    Ramon Llorens (1950)
    This likeable character dedicated his whole life to FC Barcelona and discovered talents such as Biosca and Manchón
    Enrique Fernández (1947-50)
    Enrique Fernández (1947-50)
    Enrique Fernández returned to the Club for the 47-48 season after a serious knee injury ended his career as a player
    Josep Samitier (1944-47)
    Josep Samitier (1944-47)
    Josep Samitier's contribution to Barça was not limited to his outstanding contribution as a player. In 1944, he started an important period as coach of the Club
    Joan Josep Nogués (1942-44)
    Joan Josep Nogués (1942-44)
    Joan Josep Nogués was still a player, albeit coming towards the end of his career, when he was asked to take over as coach
    Ramón Guzmán (1941-42)
    Ramón Guzmán (1941-42)
    Poor results led to his dismissal. despite his professionalism, having only been in the job half a season
    Josep Planas (1939-41)
    Josep Planas (1939-41)
    After retiring, following a career as an outstanding player for Barça, Josep Planas decided to move into coaching
    Patrick O'Connell (1935-37)
    Patrick O'Connell (1935-37)
    This charismatic Irish manager arrived at FC Barcelona in the 1934-35 season, after taking Betis to first place in the league championship of the previous season
    Franz Platko (1934-35 and 1955-56)
    Franz Platko (1934-35 and 1955-56)
    This ex-Barça goalkeeper became manager of the first team when he took over from Jack Domby
    James Bellamy (1929-31)
    James Bellamy (1929-31)
    James Bellamy, together with Romà Forns, had the honour to have formed part of the coaching team that led FC Barcelona to the first league title in their history
    Romà Forns (1927-29)
    Romà Forns (1927-29)
    Romà Forns coached the team after a brilliant career as a player
    Jack Domby (1926-27 and 1933-34)
    Jack Domby (1926-27 and 1933-34)
    He coached FC Barcelona in two different stages (1926-1927 and 1933-1934)
    Ralph Kirby (1925-26)
    Ralph Kirby (1925-26)
    Ralph Kirby was an internationally prestigious coach who unfortunately was unable to bring the team together
    William Alfred Spouncer (1923-24)
    William Alfred Spouncer (1923-24)
    In October 1923 the Club signed Spouncer, a 46 year old Englishman who had spent 13 years as a player at Nottingham Forest
    Jesza Poszony (1923 and 1924)
    Jesza Poszony (1923 and 1924)
    In December 1922 he arrived in Barcelona as assistant coach to Greenwell, a post he occupied until August 1923 when he became first team coach for just two months
    Jack Greenwell (1913-23,1931-33)
    Jack Greenwell (1913-23,1931-33)
    This English coach had two spells in charge of the Barça first team, from 1913 to 1923 and from 1931 to 1933
    Jack Alderson (1913)
    Jack Alderson (1913)
    A 21 year old Alderson, goalkeeper for Auckland Wanderers, impressed president Gamper to such an extent that he signed him as player-coach
    B. Barren (1912)
    Miles Barron (1912)
    In September 1912 FC Barcelona contracted the services of a specific coach for the first time when they brought in this Englishman
    Billy Lambe (1912)
    Billy Lambe (1912)
    It appears he was the first foreigner to be paid a wage by the Club, something that is explained by his role as player-coach
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    UEFA Champions League 5 Trophies
    FIFA Club World Cup 3 Trophies
    Copa Del Rey 31 Trophies
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