Guti
José María Gutiérrez Hernández, known simply as Guti, was a creative Spanish midfielder renowned for his exceptional passing, vision, and flair. Spending almost his entire career at Real Madrid, he was a symbol of elegance and intelligence in midfield, often providing match-winning assists.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2010 | Real Madrid | 387 | 46 |
| 2010–2011 | Beşiktaş | 23 | 7 |
| Total | 410 | 53 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2005 | Spain | 13 | 3 |
🏆 Honours
Real Madrid
- La Liga: 1996–97, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08
- Supercopa de España: 1997, 2001, 2003, 2008
- UEFA Champions League: 1997–98, 1999–2000, 2001–02
- Intercontinental Cup: 1998, 2002
- UEFA Super Cup: 2002
Beşiktaş
- Turkish Cup: 2010–11
⭐ Individual Awards
- UEFA Club Best Midfielder: 2000
- UEFA Team of the Year nominee (2003)
🎨 Style of Play
Guti was celebrated for his technical brilliance and flair, excelling as both an attacking midfielder and deep-lying playmaker. Known for his legendary backheel passes, vision, and creativity, he could unlock defenses with ease. While not the most physical, his intelligence and artistry made him one of the most unique midfielders of his era.
👔 Managerial Career
- Real Madrid Youth (2013–2018)
- Beşiktaş Assistant Manager (2018–2019)
- UD Almería Manager (2019–2020)