Pep Guardiola Spanish Footballer From Santpedor
Pep Guardiola · association football coach and association football player · Spanish
Biography
Spanish footballer Pep Guardiola was born on 18 January 1971 in Santpedor. He is known for spells at FC Barcelona (1990–2001) and Catalonia national football team (1995–2005).
Career
Pep Guardiola plays in the midfielder role. In 1984, he is first listed with FC Barcelona Atlètic. Pep Guardiola has worn the colours of 11 teams on record, including FC Barcelona, Catalonia national football team and Spain men's national football team. From 1990 to 2001, he played for FC Barcelona. At FC Barcelona (1990–2001), his team-mates on record include Luis Enrique, Luís Figo and Cesc Fàbregas. Catalonia national football team team-mates from the same years include Carles Puyol, Joan Capdevila and Cesc Fàbregas.
Recognition
Pep Guardiola’s wins include an UEFA Men's Coach of the Year Award, awarded in 2023. The list of wins also includes a Catalan of the year Award (2009) and the Medal of Honor of the Parliament of Catalonia (2011). Awards come to 4 wins in total.
Personal life
He is married to Cristina Serra i Selvas. He has 3 children on record.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1984–1990 | FC Barcelona Atlètic | Midfielder |
| 1990–2001 | FC Barcelona | Midfielder |
| 1991 | Spain national under-21 association football team | Midfielder |
| 1991–1992 | Spain national under-23 football team | Midfielder |
| 1992–2001 | Spain men's national football team | Midfielder |
| 1995–2005 | Catalonia national football team | Midfielder |
| 2001–2002 | Brescia Calcio | Midfielder |
| 2002–2003 | AS Roma | Midfielder |
| 2003–2005 | Al Ahli SC | Midfielder |
| 2003 | Brescia Calcio | Midfielder |
| 2005–2006 | Dorados de Sinaloa | Midfielder |
Awards and nominations
4 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UEFA Men's Coach of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2011 | Medal of Honor of the Parliament of Catalonia | Won | |
| 2009 | Catalan of the year Award | Won | |
| Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit | Won |
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Pep Guardiola Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Pep Guardiola?
Pep Guardiola is 55 years old, born on 18 January 1971 in Santpedor.
What is Pep Guardiola known for?
Pep Guardiola is a midfielder who has played for FC Barcelona and Catalonia national football team.
How tall is Pep Guardiola?
Pep Guardiola is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What is Pep Guardiola’s nationality?
Pep Guardiola is Spanish, born in Santpedor.
Who is Pep Guardiola married to?
Pep Guardiola is married to Cristina Serra i Selvas.
Has Pep Guardiola won any awards?
Yes. 4 awards are on record, including UEFA Men's Coach of the Year Award (2023).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q164038), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Богдан Заяц · CC BY-SA 3.0
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