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'''Francesc ''Tito'' Vilanova Bayo''' (born September 17, 1969 in [[Bellcaire d'Empordà]], [[Catalonia]]) is a former [[Spain|Spanish]] [[association football|football]] [[midfielder]] and current [[FC Barcelona]] assistant manager under [[Josep Guardiola]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada07-08/06/n080622104670.html |title=Guardiola’s right-hand man |accessdate=December 29, 2009 |date=June 22, 2008 | publisher=FC Barcelona}}</ref> |
'''Francesc ''Tito'' Vilanova Bayo''' (born September 17, 1969 in [[Bellcaire d'Empordà]], [[Catalonia]]) is a former [[Spain|Spanish]] [[association football|football]] [[midfielder]] and current [[FC Barcelona]] assistant manager under [[Josep Guardiola]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fcbarcelona.cat/web/english/noticies/futbol/temporada07-08/06/n080622104670.html |title=Guardiola’s right-hand man |accessdate=December 29, 2009 |date=June 22, 2008 | publisher=FC Barcelona}}</ref> |
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==Playing career== |
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Vilanova played in thee [[cantera#FC Barcelona|youth teams]] of [[FC Barcelona]] but was unable to break into the first team. In 1991 he went to [[UE Figueres]], where Vilanova was a part of the squad that had the club's best season ever. In 1992, UE Figueres reached the play-offs for promotion to the [[Primera División]], but [[Cádiz CF]] proved too strong. In 1992 Vilanova was contracted by [[Celta de Vigo]], where he made his debut in the Primera División. After 1995 he played for [[CD Badajoz]], [[RCD Mallorca]], [[UE Lleida]] and [[Elche CF]], all in the [[Segunda División A]]. Vilanova finished his career as a player at [[UDA Gramenet]]. |
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==Managerial career== |
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After having been technical director at [[Terrassa FC]], in 2007 Vilanova became assistant manager at [[FC Barcelona B]] under manager [[Josep Guardiola]]. In 2008 he followed Guardiola to the first team as assistant. |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 14:37, 29 December 2009
Francesc Tito Vilanova Bayo (born September 17, 1969 in Bellcaire d'Empordà, Catalonia) is a former Spanish football midfielder and current FC Barcelona assistant manager under Josep Guardiola.[1]
Playing career
Vilanova played in thee youth teams of FC Barcelona but was unable to break into the first team. In 1991 he went to UE Figueres, where Vilanova was a part of the squad that had the club's best season ever. In 1992, UE Figueres reached the play-offs for promotion to the Primera División, but Cádiz CF proved too strong. In 1992 Vilanova was contracted by Celta de Vigo, where he made his debut in the Primera División. After 1995 he played for CD Badajoz, RCD Mallorca, UE Lleida and Elche CF, all in the Segunda División A. Vilanova finished his career as a player at UDA Gramenet.
Managerial career
After having been technical director at Terrassa FC, in 2007 Vilanova became assistant manager at FC Barcelona B under manager Josep Guardiola. In 2008 he followed Guardiola to the first team as assistant.
References
- ^ "Guardiola's right-hand man". FC Barcelona. June 22, 2008. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
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