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Pep Guardiola was born in Santpedor, Spain, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.
Youth Career at Gimnàstic Manresa
1981-1984
Guardiola started his youth career at Gimnàstic Manresa, laying the foundation for his future success in football.
Youth Career at Barcelona
1984-1990
Guardiola joined Barcelona's youth academy, where he developed his skills and eventually became a key player in Johan Cruyff's 'Dream Team'.
Senior Career at Barcelona
1990-2001
Guardiola played for Barcelona's first team, winning numerous titles including the European Cup in 1992 and four successive Spanish league titles from 1991 to 1994. He captained the team from 1997 until his departure in 2001.
Stints with Brescia, Roma, Al-Ahli, and Dorados
2001-2006
After leaving Barcelona, Guardiola had stints with Brescia and Roma in Italy, Al-Ahli in Qatar, and Dorados in Mexico, gaining international experience.
Managerial Career Begins at Barcelona B
2007-2008
Guardiola started his managerial career by leading Barcelona B to the Tercera División title, showcasing his potential as a coach.
Manager of Barcelona
2008-2012
Guardiola took charge of Barcelona's first team, leading them to unprecedented success, including two continental trebles and 14 honours in four years. He was named FIFA World Coach of the Year in 2011.
Manager of Bayern Munich
2013-2016
Guardiola joined Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga in each of his three seasons, including two domestic doubles. His success in Germany further cemented his reputation as a top manager.
Manager of Manchester City
2016-Present
Guardiola became the manager of Manchester City, leading the team to six Premier League titles, a domestic treble in 2018-19, and their first Champions League title in 2022-23. He has also won multiple FA Cups and EFL Cups, solidifying his status as one of the greatest managers in football history.
Continental Treble with Manchester City
2022-2023
Guardiola led Manchester City to their first Champions League title, completing a continental treble. This achievement marked a historic milestone in his career and further underscored his managerial prowess.
FIFA Club World Cup Victory
2023
Guardiola guided Manchester City to their first FIFA Club World Cup trophy, defeating Fluminense 4-0 in the final. This victory made him the first manager to win four FIFA Club World Cup titles.
Brief
Known For
Professional football manager and former player, known for his possession-based 'tiki-taka' style of football and numerous achievements with FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 18 January 1971.
Born Place: Santpedor, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Career
Current occupation: Manager of Premier League club Manchester City.
Past occupations: Player for FC Barcelona, Brescia, Roma, Al-Ahli, and Dorados; Manager of Barcelona B, FC Barcelona, and Bayern Munich.
Current Place of Work: Manchester City FC.
Previous Place of Work: FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: FIFA World Coach of the Year (2011), multiple league titles with FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, including the UEFA Champions League and domestic trebles.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Pep Guardiola Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Pep Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola was born in Santpedor, Spain, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.
Youth Career at Gimnàstic Manresa
1981-1984
Guardiola started his youth career at Gimnàstic Manresa, laying the foundation for his future success in football.
Youth Career at Barcelona
1984-1990
Guardiola joined Barcelona's youth academy, where he developed his skills and eventually became a key player in Johan Cruyff's 'Dream Team'.
Senior Career at Barcelona
1990-2001
Guardiola played for Barcelona's first team, winning numerous titles including the European Cup in 1992 and four successive Spanish league titles from 1991 to 1994. He captained the team from 1997 until his departure in 2001.
Stints with Brescia, Roma, Al-Ahli, and Dorados
2001-2006
After leaving Barcelona, Guardiola had stints with Brescia and Roma in Italy, Al-Ahli in Qatar, and Dorados in Mexico, gaining international experience.
Managerial Career Begins at Barcelona B
2007-2008
Guardiola started his managerial career by leading Barcelona B to the Tercera División title, showcasing his potential as a coach.
Manager of Barcelona
2008-2012
Guardiola took charge of Barcelona's first team, leading them to unprecedented success, including two continental trebles and 14 honours in four years. He was named FIFA World Coach of the Year in 2011.
Manager of Bayern Munich
2013-2016
Guardiola joined Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga in each of his three seasons, including two domestic doubles. His success in Germany further cemented his reputation as a top manager.
Manager of Manchester City
2016-Present
Guardiola became the manager of Manchester City, leading the team to six Premier League titles, a domestic treble in 2018-19, and their first Champions League title in 2022-23. He has also won multiple FA Cups and EFL Cups, solidifying his status as one of the greatest managers in football history.
Continental Treble with Manchester City
2022-2023
Guardiola led Manchester City to their first Champions League title, completing a continental treble. This achievement marked a historic milestone in his career and further underscored his managerial prowess.
FIFA Club World Cup Victory
2023
Guardiola guided Manchester City to their first FIFA Club World Cup trophy, defeating Fluminense 4-0 in the final. This victory made him the first manager to win four FIFA Club World Cup titles.
Brief
Known For
Professional football manager and former player, known for his possession-based 'tiki-taka' style of football and numerous achievements with FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 18 January 1971.
Born Place: Santpedor, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Career
Current occupation: Manager of Premier League club Manchester City.
Past occupations: Player for FC Barcelona, Brescia, Roma, Al-Ahli, and Dorados; Manager of Barcelona B, FC Barcelona, and Bayern Munich.
Current Place of Work: Manchester City FC.
Previous Place of Work: FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: FIFA World Coach of the Year (2011), multiple league titles with FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, including the UEFA Champions League and domestic trebles.