Sergi Barjuán is a former professional footballer from Spain, known for his role as a left-back.
He played for FC Barcelona from 1993 to 2002, winning multiple domestic and international titles.
After his time at Barcelona, Sergi played for Atlético Madrid until 2005.
Biography
Early Life
Sergi Barjuán Esclusa, known simply as Sergi, was born in Les Franqueses del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia. He emerged as a youth product of the prestigious FC Barcelona, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for football.
Career
Sergi made his professional debut with FC Barcelona in 1993, quickly becoming a key player under manager Johan Cruyff. He played as a left-back and was instrumental in the team's success, winning three La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey trophies, and two Supercopa de España titles, along with the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup. After nearly a decade with Barcelona, he transferred to Atlético Madrid in 2002, where he continued to perform well despite facing disciplinary challenges.
On the international stage, Sergi represented Spain, earning 56 caps and scoring once. He participated in major tournaments, including the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000.
Coaching Career
After retiring from professional play, Sergi transitioned into coaching. He began his managerial career with Barcelona's youth team in 2009, where he developed future stars like Gerard Deulofeu and Rafinha. He later took on roles at various clubs, including Recreativo de Huelva, UD Almería, and RCD Mallorca, before moving to China to manage Zhejiang Greentown F.C. in 2017. His coaching journey reflects his commitment to nurturing young talent and adapting to different football cultures.
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Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Barjuán goal.
Shortly after having been promoted into Barcelona's main squad, Sergi made his debut for Spain on 9 February 1994, in a friendly with Poland in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in which he scored his only international goal. He went on to represent the nation at the 1994 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 1996, the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, for a total of 56 caps.
Born in Les Franqueses del Vallès, Barcelona, Catalonia, Sergi was a youth product of giants FC Barcelona. He had not yet appeared in La Liga when he was summoned by first-team manager Johan Cruyff to a UEFA Champions League group stage game away against Galatasaray S.K. (0–0, on 24 November 1993), and from then on became the side's undisputed first choice, never playing less than 31 matches until 1999; with Barça he won three leagues, two Copa del Rey and two Supercopa de España, adding the 1997 edition of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the subsequent UEFA Super Cup, partnered in the other defensive wing by another youth graduate, Albert Ferrer. After being deemed surplus to requirements by coach Louis van Gaal, Sergi joined Atlético Madrid, where he still posted three respectable seasons although he collected 34 yellow cards and one red.
Barcelona (youth)
In July 2009, after several years working in marketing and running football camps for youngsters, Barjuán returned to Barcelona, being named its Juvenil B manager. During his spell he coached Gerard Deulofeu, Patric and Rafinha, whom eventually starred for the senior team.
Recreativo
Barjuán was handed his first job in the professionals on 22 May 2012, signing for three years with Recreativo de Huelva in the Segunda División. On his debut on 18 August, he lost 2–0 at Xerez CD. In his second year at El Decano, Barjuán missed out on a play-off place on the final day. He then cancelled his contract in June 2014 and was replaced by José Luis Oltra.
Almería
Barjuán was appointed manager of UD Almería on 6 April 2015, taking over from Juan Ignacio Martínez who had been fired. His first game in charge occurred two days later, a 4–0 away loss to former club Barcelona. On 3 October 2015, with the Andalusians back in the second tier, Barjuán was dismissed after a 2–2 home draw against CD Tenerife.
Mallorca
Barjuán resumed his career in April 2017, at RCD Mallorca. He left when his contract expired at the end of the season, with the Balearic side relegated to Segunda División B for the first time in 36 years.
Zhejiang Greentown
On 26 November 2017, the 45-year-old Barjuán moved abroad for the first time in his career, taking the helm at China League One club Zhejiang Greentown F.C. for the next two seasons. He lost his…
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- FC Barcelona (1993–2002)
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- FC Barcelona Atlètic (1992–1993)
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- Atlético Madrid (2002–2005)
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- Catalonia national football team (1998–2004)
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- Spain national under-18 football team (1990–1990)
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- Spain national under-21 association football team (1993–1994)
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- Spain
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- Spain men's national football team (1994–2002)
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Aarón BuenoCatalonia national football team · 2003–2003
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009- Abass LawallAtlético Madrid · 2000–2001
Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona · 2021–2023- Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona Atlètic · 2021–2022
- Abdelkader OueslatiAtlético Madrid · 2012–2015
Abel ResinoAtlético Madrid · 1986–1995- Abel ResinoSpain men's national football team · 1991–1991
Abel RuizFC Barcelona
Abelardo FernándezFC Barcelona · 1994–2002- Abelardo FernándezSpain men's national football team · 1991–2001
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Sergi Barjuán Esclusa, known simply as Sergi as a player, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left-back, currently a manager.
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