Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola
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Early Life and Playing Career

Pep Guardiola's early life and playing career laid the foundation for his future success as a manager.
Birth
18 January 1971
Pep Guardiola was born in Santpedor, Spain.
Barcelona Playing Career
1990-2001
Guardiola played for FC Barcelona, winning six LaLiga titles and the European Cup in 1992.
Olympic Gold
1994
Guardiola won Olympic gold with Spain in 1992.
Captaincy at Barcelona
1997-2001
Guardiola captained Barcelona from 1997 until his departure in 2001.
Stints with Brescia, Roma, Al-Ahli, and Dorados
2001-2006
Guardiola played for Brescia and Roma in Italy, Al-Ahli in Qatar, and Dorados in Mexico.