Gerard López
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Gerard López Segú (Catalan pronunciation: [ʒəˈɾaɾt ˈlopəs]; born 12 March 1979), usually known as just Gerard, is a Spanish former professional footballer, currently manager of the Catalonia national team. An all-around midfielder, he was known for precision passes and ball control skills. During his career, he played for several clubs including Barcelona and Valencia, helping the latter to reach the 2000 Champions League final.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is López and the second or maternal family name is Segú.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Gerard López Segú[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1979-03-12) 12 March 1979 (age 45)[1] | ||
Place of birth | Granollers, Spain[1] | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Catalonia (manager) | ||
Youth career | |||
1989–1993 | Granollers | ||
1993–1996 | Barcelona | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1996–1997 | Barcelona B | 32 | (10) |
1997–2000 | Valencia | 45 | (4) |
1998–1999 | → Alavés (loan) | 29 | (7) |
2000–2005 | Barcelona | 91 | (5) |
2005–2007 | Monaco | 13 | (1) |
2007–2008 | Recreativo | 18 | (0) |
2009–2011 | Girona | 31 | (4) |
Total | 259 | (31) | |
International career | |||
1996–1998 | Spain U18 | 9 | (5) |
1997 | Spain U20 | 4 | (0) |
1998–2000 | Spain U21 | 10 | (5) |
2000 | Spain | 6 | (2) |
1998–2008 | Catalonia | 6 | (2) |
Managerial career | |||
2013–2016 | Catalonia | ||
2015–2018 | Barcelona B | ||
2018– | Catalonia | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Over nine seasons, Gerard amassed La Liga totals of 183 matches and 16 goals. He participated with Spain at Euro 2000.