Josep Maria Fusté

Known as 'la llebre de Linyola' - “the Linyola hare” because of his speed, Josep Maria Fusté (Linyola, Lleida, 1941) is remembered by fans as one of Barça’s most famous players
03:52PM Monday 19 Mar (GMT)

He joined the first team in 1962 after playing in the Club’s youth teams and spending two more years on loan at Osasuna, Fusté became a motor of the Barça team of the sixties, with his wonderful ball skills.

The Catalan was a great supporter of improvisational and spectacular football, had a great shot with both feet and was a good passer with a strong physique which made him an explosive player on the pitch. He was a midfielder, linking up with the forwards and he was so important to the team that when he played well – Barça played well. The Club paid tribute to him at Camp Nou on 30 August, 1972. 

After he retired he became the head of the ex-players organisation, la Agrupación de Veteranos, until 1989 and since 2010 he has been a consultant to the Club board.

Career

  • Seasons at the Club: 1962-1972
  • Games played: 406
  • Goals scored: 117

Honours

  • 3 Copa del Rey (1962/63, 1967/68, 1970/71)
  • 1 Fairs Cup (1965/66)
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