How Many Managers Have Barcelona Had?

By Anna Duncan

Barcelona Football Club, commonly known as Barca, is one of the most successful football clubs in the world. The club has had a rich history of managers who have led the team to numerous victories over the years. In this article, we will take a look at how many managers Barcelona has had throughout its illustrious history.

Early Years

Barcelona was founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss, English, and Catalan footballers. During the early years, the team was run by a committee of players who made all the decisions regarding tactics and team selection. It wasn’t until 1917 that Barcelona appointed its first official manager, Jack Greenwell.

The Jack Greenwell Era

Jack Greenwell was an Englishman who had previously managed Valencia and Athletic Bilbao. He was appointed as Barcelona’s first official manager in 1917 and went on to win two Copa del Rey titles during his five-year tenure at the club.

The Josep Samitier Era

Josep Samitier was a legendary player for Barcelona during the 1920s and 1930s. He was appointed as the club’s manager in 1950 and led them to their first La Liga title in six years. He went on to win two more league titles before leaving the club in 1955.

The Helenio Herrera Era

Helenio Herrera was an Argentinean who is considered one of the greatest managers in football history. He joined Barcelona in 1958 and introduced a new tactical system that emphasized defense and counter-attacking football. He won two league titles and one Copa del Rey during his three-year tenure at Barcelona.

The Johan Cruyff Era

Johan Cruyff is regarded as one of the greatest players in Barcelona’s history. He became the club’s manager in 1988 and introduced the “Dream Team” era, which saw Barcelona win four consecutive La Liga titles and their first-ever European Cup. He is widely credited with revolutionizing Barcelona’s style of play and laying the foundation for their future success.

The Pep Guardiola Era

Pep Guardiola is another Barcelona legend who had a hugely successful spell as the club’s manager. He took over in 2008 and led Barcelona to an unprecedented six-trophy haul in 2009, including the Champions League, La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, Spanish Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. He went on to win two more league titles before leaving the club in 2012.

Conclusion

Over the years, Barcelona has had many great managers who have contributed to the club’s success. From Jack Greenwell to Pep Guardiola, each manager has left their mark on the club and helped shape its identity. As of now (2021), Barcelona’s current manager is Ronald Koeman, who was appointed in August 2020.