Albert Celades

Who is this?

Albert Celades López (born 29 September 1975) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He is currently manager of Cypriot First Division club Pafos. A tactically astute player with a strong defensive mentality, he was best known for his stints with Barcelona and Real Madrid, and he amassed La Liga total of 223 matches and eight goals over 12 seasons, totalling ten major titles with the clubs. Celades appeared with the Spain national team at the 1998 World Cup. He worked as a manager after retiring, mainly with Spain's youth sides.

Career

1. 1975
   Born
2. 1991
   Joined Spain national under-16 association football team
3. 1992
   Joined Spain national under-17 association football team
4. 1992
   Joined Spain national under-17 association football team
5. 1993
   Joined Spain national under-18 football team
6. 1994
   Joined FC Barcelona Atlètic
7. 1995
   Joined Futbol Club Barcelona
8. 1996
   Joined Spain national under-21 association football team
9. 1998
   Joined Catalonia national football team
10. 1998
    Joined Spain men's national football team
11. 1999
    Joined RC Celta de Vigo
12. 2000
    Joined Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
13. 2003
    Joined FC Girondins de Bordeaux
14. 2004
    Joined Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
15. 2005
    Joined Real Zaragoza
16. 2009
    Joined Red Bull New York
17. 2010
    Joined Kitchee SC

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Barcelona
• •Citizenship: Spain
• •Known as: association football player, association football coach
• •Sport: association football