Guardiola

Spain · Manager

19y In management

4 Clubs

3 Countries

43 Titles

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off pitchGiveMeSportEstablished source· 28 Sept 2026

Guardiola Names Rooney Among Best He's Seen

Pep Guardiola has managed Lionel Messi and faced Cristiano Ronaldo, but he reserves special praise for an England icon.

off pitchFootball.LondonCommunity source· 28 Sept 2026

Guardiola's Spending Claim Questioned After Verdict

Pep Guardiola's old defence of Manchester City's spending is back in the spotlight after the club's 115 charges verdict.

off pitchGiveMeSportEstablished source· 27 Sept 2026

Cancelo: Guardiola Told Lies and Exiled Me at Man City

A three-time title winner under Pep Guardiola says lies were told and he was frozen out at Manchester City.

off pitchGiveMeSportEstablished source

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Josep Guardiola i Sala
Born: 18 Jan 1971 (age 55)
Birthplace: Santpedor, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Clubs managed: 4
Current club: Without club

Overview

Pep Guardiola is a Spanish football coach, born on 18 January 1971. He is currently the manager of Manchester City. Guardiola began his managerial career at Barcelona II before taking charge of the first team at Barcelona. He later managed Bayern Munich and subsequently Manchester City.

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Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026
Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era

· 27 Sept 2026

Mourinho's Guardiola verdict resurfaces after City guilty finding

Reports say Manchester City were found guilty on 114 financial rules charges — and an old Mourinho take is back in circulation.

off pitchGiveMeSportEstablished source· 26 Sept 2026

Guardiola Names His Six Greatest Players Ever

Pep Guardiola has picked out the six finest players in football history — and some huge names missed the cut.

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

'England rampant in Rijeka' | England player ratings against Croatia

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Third time lucky for Pocognoli as Scotland make Robertson's 100th cap with win

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Lamine Yamal stars again as Spain see off Czechia and maintain perfect start

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

Bowie gets Pocognoli off mark with Scotland victory in North Macedonia

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

'Complete' England display reinvigorates faith in Tuchel project - for now

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026