Carles Rexach

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Carles Rexach is a Spanish footballer born in 1947, known for his impactful career as a winger and manager.

Rexach made his senior debut for FC Barcelona at just 18 years old, scoring in a 4–0 victory against Racing de Santander.

In the 1970–71 season, he won the Pichichi Trophy by scoring 17 goals, sharing the honor with José Eulogio Gárate.

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Биография

Early Life

Carles Rexach Cerdà was born in 1947 in Pedralbes, Barcelona, Catalonia. He joined the youth system of FC Barcelona at the tender age of 12, showcasing his talent early on. His professional debut came on April 25, 1965, when he played for Barcelona, marking the beginning of a remarkable football career.

Playing Career

Rexach's playing career spanned from 1965 to 1981, during which he primarily played as a wing half. He initially played for CD Condal on loan before making a significant impact at FC Barcelona, where he became a key player. Notably, in the 1970–71 season, he scored a career-best 17 goals, earning the Pichichi Trophy alongside José Eulogio Gárate. Rexach was instrumental in several key matches, including a hat-trick against Feyenoord in the European Cup and a standout performance in the 1978 Spanish Cup final, where he was named Player of the Match. He also represented Spain at various levels, including the senior national team from 1969 to 1978.

Coaching Career

After retiring in 1981, Rexach transitioned into coaching, starting with Barcelona B. He co-founded the TARR football school and later joined the coaching staff of the first team. Rexach had a brief stint as caretaker manager and eventually led the team to their 11th league title during Johan Cruyff's absence due to health issues. He played a crucial role in the club's success during the Dream Team era and was responsible for discovering Lionel Messi. His coaching journey also included a brief period in Japan and a return to Barcelona as head coach, where he helped the team qualify for the Champions League in his final match.

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Playing career

Born in Pedralbes, Barcelona, Catalonia, Rexach made his senior debut for Barcelona on 25 April 1965 after having joined their youth system as a 12-year-old, scoring once in a 4–0 away win against Racing de Santander in the Copa del Generalísimo. His first appearance in La Liga took place on 10 September 1967, and he also found the net, but in a 3–2 away loss to Real Zaragoza. Additionally, he spent two years on loan to Condal, who acted as the farm team. In the 1970–71 season, Rexach scored a career-best 17 goals to win the Pichichi Trophy alongside Atlético Madrid player José Eulogio Gárate. His team finished in second position with the same points as champions Valencia, adding the domestic cup. On 5 November 1974, Rexach netted a hat-trick to help the hosts to defeat Feyenoord 3–0 in the second round of the European Cup, after three assists from longtime teammate Johan Cruyff. In the final of the 1978 Spanish Cup, he was chosen Player of the match after scoring twice in a 3–1 victory over Las Palmas; on 16 May of the following year, he contributed one goal to the 4–3 extra time defeat of Fortuna Düsseldorf in the decisive match of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. Rexach retired in 1981 at the age of 34 and, on 1 September, Barcelona played a testimonial match against Argentina at the Camp Nou. He made his debut for the Spain national side on 23 April 1969, playing the second half of the 0–0 friendly draw with Mexico in Seville; selected to the 1978 FIFA World Cup squad, he…

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Coaching career

After retiring, Rexach joined the coaching staff at Barcelona B. In 1984, he co-founded the TARR football school in his native city with fellow ex-players Juan Manuel Asensi, Joaquim Rifé and Antoni Torres. Rexach joined Luis Aragonés's staff for the 1987–88 season, and briefly became caretaker manager when the latter departed after suffering a bout of depression. When Cruyff was subsequently appointed, he remained an assistant. When chain smoker Cruyff needed emergency heart surgery during the 1990–91 campaign, Rexach once again stepped up, leading the side to their 11th league title – his first game in charge was on 27 February 1991, in a 6–0 home win against Las Palmas in the domestic cup. He remained in the position throughout the Dream Team era and, after president Josep Lluís Nuñez sacked the Dutchman in May 1996, once again became head coach, a decision which allegedly cost him the friendship of Cruyff; after new manager Bobby Robson replaced him with José Mourinho as his assistant he became a scout, going on to be responsible for discovering Lionel Messi. Rexach then had a brief spell in the J.League with Yokohama Flügels. After Lorenzo Serra Ferrer was sacked by Barcelona towards the end of 2000–01, he was named as his successor. In the last matchday, following a 3–2 home defeat of Valencia and courtesy of a Rivaldo 87th-minute wonder goal, they managed to qualify for the Champions League; this resulted in him being appointed coach by Joan Gaspart for the following…

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