Carlos Rexach
Carlos Rexach is a former Spanish footballer and coach, best known for his pivotal role at FC Barcelona, both as a player in the 1970s and as a coach in the 1990s. He is particularly celebrated for his decision to sign Lionel Messi at just 13 years old, recognizing the young Argentine's extraordinary talent during a brief encounter. Rexach's intuitive understanding of the game and his commitment to nurturing young talent have left a lasting impact on Barcelona's football philosophy and its youth development programs.
Born on Nov 01, 1947 (78 years old)
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Carlos Rexach was Johan Cruyff's teammate and assistant at Barcelona.
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