Ernesto Valverde

Football manager and former player

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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