He began his professional career at RC Celta de Vigo, where he won the Ricardo Zamora Trophy in the 2005–06 season.
Before joining the first team, Pinto played for Real Betis B, honing his skills from 1994 to 1997.
In addition to football, Pinto started working as a musician and record producer, mainly in hip hop.
Biography
Early Life
José Manuel Pinto Colorado, known artistically as Wahin, was born in El Puerto de Santa María, Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. He emerged from the youth system of Real Betis, where he began his journey in professional football. Pinto made his La Liga debut during the 1997–98 season, showcasing his skills as a goalkeeper.
Football Career
Pinto's career saw him play for several clubs, including Real Betis, RC Celta de Vigo, and FC Barcelona. He had a notable stint at Celta de Vigo, where he won the Ricardo Zamora Trophy in the 2005–06 season for allowing just 29 goals in 37 appearances. His time at Barcelona began in 2008 when he signed on loan, later securing a permanent deal. During his tenure, he contributed to the team's success, winning multiple titles including La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
Musical Pursuits
While still active in football, Pinto ventured into music, establishing himself as a musician and record producer, primarily in the hip hop genre. In 2000, he founded his own label, Wahin Makinaciones, which marked the beginning of his artistic journey in music. His alter ego, Wahin, reflects his passion for creativity beyond the football pitch.
Legacy
Pinto's legacy in football is marked by his achievements, including numerous domestic and international titles with Barcelona, while his musical endeavors continue to showcase his diverse talents. His dual career as a professional athlete and musician highlights his multifaceted personality and dedication to both fields.
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Career & Clubs
Betis and Celta
Born in El Puerto de Santa María, Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Pinto was a product of Real Betis' youth system. He made his La Liga debut for the club's first team in the 1997–98 campaign (one game as a second-half substitute against Racing de Santander). Unable to dislodge Toni Prats, Pinto joined Celta de Vigo a year later. He went on to win the Ricardo Zamora Trophy for the 2005–06 season after allowing just 29 goals in 37 appearances, a goals per match ratio of 0.78. He was also eventually awarded the captain's armband, totalling 125 games in the top division and 56 in the Segunda División as well as competing in the UEFA Champions League (in 2003–04, although backing up Pablo Cavallero in the domestic league, he would appear in five group-stage matches as Celta progressed to the round of 16) and the UEFA Cup.
Barcelona
Pinto signed on loan for Barcelona on 18 January 2008, with the player arriving as cover for the injured Albert Jorquera after the latter damaged knee ligaments during the festive break. He made his debut on 26 April, in a 2–0 away loss to Deportivo de La Coruña. His second match also ended in defeat, as Mallorca came up from behind 2–0 to win 3–2 at the Camp Nou. On 30 May 2008, Barcelona signed Pinto on a permanent deal for two years and €500,000. In his first full season he was first-choice in the Copa del Rey which was won, including the final with Athletic Bilbao.
On 22 October 2010, UEFA opened a disciplinary…
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- FC Barcelona (2008–2008)
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- Real Betis Balompié (1998–1998)
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- RC Celta de Vigo (1998–2008)
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- Real Betis B (1994–1997)
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- Real Betis Balompié (1997–1998)
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- FC Barcelona (2008–2014)
Personal
Still as an active footballer, Pinto started working as a musician and a record producer, mainly in hip hop. In 2000 he founded his own label, Wahin Makinaciones, which was also the name of his first release six years later; his musical alter ego was Wahin.
Legacy
Celta
UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2000 Barcelona
La Liga: 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13 Copa del Rey: 2008–09, 2011–12 Supercopa de España: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 UEFA Champions League: 2008–09, 2010–11 UEFA Super Cup: 2009, 2011 FIFA Club World Cup: 2009 Individual
Ricardo Zamora Trophy: 2005–06
Clubs
Played together with
Aarón ÑíguezRC Celta de Vigo · 2009–2010
Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona · 2021–2023- Abde EzzalzouliReal Betis Balompié · 2023
Abel RuizFC Barcelona
Abelardo FernándezFC Barcelona · 1994–2002- Abraham González CasanovaFC Barcelona · 2008–2009
- Abraham González CasanovaFC Barcelona · 2009–2009
Achille EmanáReal Betis Balompié · 2008–2011
Adama TraoréFC Barcelona · 2004–2013- Adama TraoréFC Barcelona · 2013–2015
- Adama TraoréFC Barcelona · 2022–2022
Adriano Correia ClaroFC Barcelona · 2010–2016
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: José Manuel Pinto Colorado
José Manuel Pinto Colorado is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
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