Carles Rexach

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Carles Rexach's greatest accolade is the role he played in bringing Lionel Messi to Barcelona, a decision that shaped the modern era of football. His own playing career was distinguished, winning the Pichichi Trophy and eight major titles. As a coach, he contributed to the Dream Team's golden era, including the club's first European Cup. His loyalty and service to one club over 44 years is a record few can match, and he is rightly celebrated as a legend of Catalan football.

AwardsCarles Rexach won the Pichichi Trophy in 1971 as La Liga's top scorer. As a player, he collected eight major trophies with Barcelona, including the 1973–74 La Liga title and the 1979 European Cup Winners' Cup. As part of Johan Cruyff's coaching staff, he was instrumental in the Dream Team's success, winning the 1992 European Cup and four consecutive La Liga titles from 1991 to 1994.

Records & Feats

Signed Lionel Messi on a paper napkin

Historic First·2000

In 2000, as Barcelona's technical secretary, Rexach wrote the initial agreement to sign 13-year-old Lionel Messi on a napkin, one of the most famous documents in football history.