Fernando Morientes
Spanish footballer, UEFA Champions League winner
Born
April 5th, 1976
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A former professional footballer and coach, Morientes excelled as a striker during his playing career. He began his career with Real Madrid, where he won multiple La Liga titles and the UEFA Champions League. After leaving Real Madrid, he played for clubs such as AS Monaco and Valencia, further adding to his accolades. Following retirement, Morientes transitioned into coaching roles. His expertise contributed to various youth academies.
Won UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid in 1998, 2000, 2002
Played for Spain's national team in two World Cups
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