Carles Rexach

Spanish footballer and coach of FC Barcelona

Carles Rexach - Spanish footballer and coach of FC Barcelona
Born

January 13th, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Born in 1947, this individual played as a winger for FC Barcelona and later transitioned into management. As a player, he joined the FC Barcelona youth system and progressed to the first team, contributing to the team's successes in the late 1960s and early 1970s. After retiring as a player, he took on coaching roles, most notably as head coach of Barcelona, guiding the team during the 1990s and leading them to significant victories.

Played for FC Barcelona in La Liga

Managed FC Barcelona and won multiple trophies

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