Also had a spell in Germany with Bayern Munich and is now currently at Manchester city where he won the league last season. Last edited on 28 February 2023, at 21:52, youngest man to coach a Champions League winning team, semi-finals of the 200910 Champions League, first leg Champions League first knockout round, second leg of the Champions League first knockout round, managers with the most Premier League title victories, that year's regional parliamentary election. UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament, World Soccer Magazine World Manager of the Year, World Soccer Magazine 5th Greatest Manager of All Time, European Coach of the YearAlf Ramsey Award, List of English football championship-winning managers, List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winning managers, "Josep Guardiola Sala International matches", "Greatest Managers, No. "Both are young. That same month, on the 20th, he agreed to a one-year contract extension to keep him with Barcelona until the end of the 201011 season.[62]. This button displays the currently selected search type. He also talks about the. At Manchester City, Ederson routinely played accurate long balls up-field when City were pressed high, at times taking the entire opposition out-of-play, creating 1-on-1 situations for City forwards. (see medical ref. I will forgive if the players cannot get it right, but not if they do not try hard.. On his first day as FC Barcelonas manager, Pep Guardiola decided to get rid of the 3 biggest stars of the team: Ronaldihno, Deco and Samuel Etoo. And while there are a million and one things to think about and take into account, its important to remember that the kids youre working with are real people with real feelings who may or may not have had a good day or week. [95] The streak ended at 28 when FC Augsburg defeated Bayern 10[96] on matchday 29. [171][172] On 9 April, City faced Tottenham Hotspur for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, held at Tottenham's new stadium. [114] He had declared before the match that "every final is important, especially in Dortmund a bit more. [81] On 27 April 2012, he announced he would step down as Barcelona's coach at the end of the 201112 season. [84] On 7 January 2013, he came in third place for the 2012 FIFA World Coach of the Year, behind the winner Vicente del Bosque and runner-up Jos Mourinho. [43] Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta once described Guardiola as "the best central midfielder in our history. [98] Bayern lost the first leg 10[99] and the second leg 40. No matter the victory in the pitch he never lets the players forget that they are part of a legacy that is much greater than they are. Demande Yaya tour, Ibra, Eto'o Guardiola has made no secret of the fact that results are not the be all and end all for him, as he strives to achieve perfection on the pitch. [65] At the time, this was the highest points total ever gained amongst any of Europe's major leagues. [201], After a 63 victory at home over RB Leipzig in the Champions League season opener on 14 September, which saw poor turnout, Guardiola called for more fans to show up for the home games. Players press and harry the opposition collectively in an attempt to win back possession of the ball. [210] Pep Guardiola was quoted by Thierry Henry as "asking for discipline in possession of the ball in the first two-thirds of the pitch, and then giving players the freedom (and accountability) to finish it off in the last third of the pitch" in his time with Barcelona. But that's not always the case.. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Some players, for example, may mess about in training or take an upcoming match as a certain victory and it is up to you to keep everyone motivated and striving to do their best. Pep Guardiola 2 2 3 4 3 Man City Manager Premier League Appointed: Jul 1, 2016 Contract until: Jun 30, 2025 imago images + Date of birth/Age: Jan 18, 1971 (52) Place of birth: Santpedor Citizenship: Spain Agent: SEG Avg. Pep Guardiola: The thinker who reinvented the modern game BY MATT GAULT More than anything else, a football manager thinks about winning. Here are 13 soccer coaching lessons you can learn from Pep Guardiola. [165] After finishing the season with a record-breaking 100 points, Guardiola signed a new contract with City until 2021. Early April saw Barcelona move eight points clear of second-placed Real Madrid in their domestic league after a key away win against Villarreal, making the most of Real Madrid's home loss against Sporting de Gijn earlier on the same day. From my point of view, I always want to fight until the end of my last chance.'. I take notes. Many thanks to the runners, to Girona City Council and Girona FC for their collaboration and to the sponsors, especially La Caixa Foundation for making the 9,000 donation to Casal D . The tactics and training and facilities are important, but I still have to convince you.". His influence was spotted by United legend Gary. [100] After the first leg, Guardiola was criticised for his tactics. [12] Guardiola played 479 games in 12 seasons for the first team, winning 16 trophies. I wont tolerate lack of effort to rebuild success. [55] By the time of the announcement, he had already offloaded full back Gianluca Zambrotta to Milan, attacking midfielder Giovani dos Santos to Tottenham Hotspur and midfielder Edmlson to Villarreal. [108] Mario Manduki was sold to Atltico Madrid[109] because he believed that the "playing style of coach Pep Guardiola simply does not fit him. Tactics are so important because everybody has to know what they have to do on the pitch. He was a perfectionist, he studies his rival and take of small details and He used risky tacktics to surprise his rival. (Top 6 Ranked), Soccer Positions, Numbers, and Roles (Full Breakdown), 21 Elite Soccer Moves and Tricks to Beat Any Defender. [63] On 10 April 2010, he became the first manager in Barcelona's history to beat Real Madrid four times in a row in El Clsico. It's the source of their happiness, their confidence and, ultimately, keeps them in employment. [125] In his first competitive match against Barcelona, Bayern lost 30. He's said to dedicate 15 minutes a day for one-to-one talks with each of his players. Manchester City, 2016-. [147], On 1 February 2016, Manchester City signed Guardiola to a three-year contract for the start of the 201617 season. So let's hear from the great man himself in his own words. [104] Philipp Lahm, however, said: "it was a collective failure and not the fault of coach Guardiola. Pep Guardiola didn't just get his players to buy into the mission but into a particular way of playing. [127] For the first time in his career, he lost four in a row (including the shoot-out loss). Theres a lot aspiring coaches can learn from him! He captained the team from 1997 until his departure from the club in 2001. [195][196][197][198] Guardiola justified starting Gndoan in a defensive role citing his past experiences playing there and his ability to find midfield runners between compact defensive lines. Guardiola then had stints with Brescia and Roma in Italy, Al-Ahli in Qatar, and Dorados de Sinaloa in Mexico. "[105] He finished the 201314 season by winning the DFB-Pokal 20 in extratime. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager would use. In the 199697 season, Barcelona, this time led by Bobby Robson, won three cups: the Copa del Rey, the Supercopa de Espaa, and the European Cup Winners' Cup. His record stood at 71 wins, 19 draws and 10 losses with 242 goals for and 76 against. [240] Reacting to such allegations on the night before 2022 Champions League quarter-final match against Atletico Madrid, Guardiola sarcastically remarked, "l love to overthink and create stupid tactics. [244] He is an atheist. Guardiola played with Dorados de Sinaloa for six months, but was limited to ten appearances due to injuries before retiring. la touche catalane est omniprsente n'est pas. [191] On 25 April, Guardiola won his fourth successive EFL Cup as City beat Tottenham Hotspur 10 in the final. Earlier on 13 May 2009, Barcelona won the Copa del Rey, defeating Athletic Bilbao by 41. I sit down and watch videos. [14] Following his stint at Brescia, Guardiola transferred to Roma. Last year they brought on Pep Guardiola, widely considered to be one of the best futbol managers ever. "I can't say thank you enough to everyone at the club for trusting me. - Site map People usually think that it is the coach who has to raise the spirits of his players; that it is the coach who has to convince his footballers; that it is his job to take the lead all the time. Pep Guardiola People talk about tactics, but when you look at it, tactics are just players. Pep went against the wishes of the club and supported Messi playing at the Olympics because he knew how important this was to Messi and the loyalty he would receive in return from the player. Understand the team membersEvery effective leader knows that you have to have strong relationships with each and every member of the team yet few understand how to establish relationships with very different people. Guardiola was a defensive midfielder who usually played in a deep-lying playmaker's role. Wing-backs Benjamin Mendy and Kyle Walker were also signed, while dispensing of all the current senior full-backs at the club in Aleksandar Kolarov, Gal Clichy, Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta. [145] Bayern defeated Borussia Dortmund in a shootout. In 1997, Guardiola was named as Barcelona captain under new manager Louis van Gaal, but a calf muscle injury ruled Guardiola out of most of the 199798 season, in which Barcelona won a league and cup double. [173] The second leg was held at the Etihad Stadium on 17 April, where Guardiola's side beat Tottenham 43, with City's last-minute fifth goal having been disallowed. "[48][49] In 2001, his agent Jos Maria Orobitg described him as the best in the world at dictating the tempo and rhythm of his team's play. [256] He had an account open in the principality of Andorra until 2012. [106], Preseason started on 9 July 2014[107] with the first friendly match on 18 July 2014. ", "Pep Guardiola's Man City Champions League dream turns into a nightmare as Rodrygo is the hero for Real Madrid", "Pep Guardiola jokes about 'stupid tactics' in Champions League", "Is Pep Guardiola's brother also Luis Suarez's agent? Rising Star at Anfield: A Marcus Rashford clone from Liverpool will showcase his skills against Manchester United; Pep Guardiola accuses Premier League officials of unfairly punishing Man City in a tirade. Pep Guardiola was involved in a heated debate with goalkeeper Vicente Guaita following Manchester City 's goalless draw with Crystal Palace. Pep Guardiola brought culture-changing innovations to Manchester City soon after he arrived ahead of the 2016/17 campaign. Ayer tuve la suerte de ver al Manchester City vs Arsenal en el campo, independientemente del magnfico e igualado partido, lo que me llam la atencin fueros las declaraciones de Pep Guardiola . More specifically, the paper examines how, from a tactical perspective, the . Barcelona announced that he would be succeeded by Tito Vilanova, who would begin leading the first team at the start of the 201213 season. He said: It is time for a restart in this dressing room. "[46] Johan Cruyff considered him to be one of the best midfielders of his generation,[47] a view echoed by Richard Jolly of FourFourTwo and Marco Frattino, the latter of whom stated in 2018: "Twenty years ago, [] Pep Guardiola was one of the best midfielders in the world. [175] On 12 May, Guardiola secured a second consecutive Premier League title. When asked about his successful managing career, Guardiola never mentions his tactical abilities or his different managing style, he always gives credit to his players and their qualities. [15] CONI, however, reopened the case against the player because it considered the absolution unacceptable,[16] but he was cleared once again on 29 September 2009. Guardiola has shown remarkable communication skills, an impressive ability to connect to his players . As long as you work for me, Ill fight for you. He was capped 47 times for the Spanish national team and appeared at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, as well as at UEFA Euro 2000. [139] This was Bayern's first loss in all competitions during the 201516 season. ABSTRACT. "[249][250], During his time with the Mexican club Dorados in Culiacn, Guardiola gave away "envelopes full of cash" to the lowest paid employees at the club.