Ernesto Valverde
Football manager and former player
Born
February 9th, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Played as a forward and had a professional career spanning over a decade, including time at clubs like FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao. Transitioned into management and led teams including Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona. Achieved league titles with FC Barcelona during a successful managerial tenure.
Managed FC Barcelona and won multiple La Liga titles
Played for FC Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao
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