Oleguer Presas

Quick Facts

Full Name	Oleguer Presas
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1980(1980-02-02)
Age	44
Birthplace	Sabadell
Country	Spain
Birth City	Catalonia
Horoscope	Aquarius

Oleguer Presas Biography

Oleguer Presas is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on February 2, 1980 in Sabadell, Catalonia, Spain. Oleguer Presas Renom (born 2 February 1980) also known as Oleguer is a Spanish retired soccer player. Primarily a central defender it is also possible to play as a defensive right-back.

Although injured shortly at the close of the 2005-06 season during the course of a Champions League match and forced to miss the final game of the league with Celta de Vigo Oleguer was able be back on the field for the next game at the Camp Nou when the trophy was handed over by the club. In true fashion Oleguer was able to celebrate the award in the colours of the senyera Estelada which is which is the Catalan independent flag.

Oleguer signed a contract extension in July 2006, keeping him with the club until 2010. He had the honor of captaining the team for the first time in their initial pre-season game of the 2006–07 campaign, in recognition of his work over the last few seasons. With the arrival of Gianluca Zambrotta and Lilian Thuram, he found himself coming on from the bench in the first few matches of the season; on 29 November 2006, he was awarded the President Companys award for his efforts in promoting the official recognition of Catalan sports at an international level.

On 17 May 2006, Barça beat Arsenal to win the Champions League for the second time in its history. Oleguer was in the starting eleven, but on the day he appeared tense and slow, struggling to neutralize Freddie Ljungberg’s runs down the wing and more importantly not being able to stop Sol Campbell scoring the opening goal. In the 71st minute he was substituted in favour of Juliano Belletti by manager Frank Rijkaard, and the Brazilian went on to score the decider with less than ten minutes to go.

Oleguer was a sympathizer of left-wing and Catalan nationalists He was approached by Subcomandante Markos of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation to participate in a match for charity at Chiapas, Mexico, during the summer of 2005. The following year, he received an invitation to participate in an event for players shortlisted to be part of the Spanish national team. It was an invitation Oleguer accepted, only to inform the manager Luis Aragones he did not believe he was motivated enough to be picked.

Oleguer Presas Net Worth

Oleguer Presas is one of the richest Association Football Player from Spain. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Oleguer Presas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The birthplace of Oleguer was Sabadell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Oleguer started his career at the tiniest CD Lepanto, a club located in his hometown. The year 1997 saw him joined the neighbours UDA Gramenet, a club he had previously joined from CE Sant Gabriel, making his debut as a senior player in the following year while at the club to the previous.

When he was 21, Oleguer signed with FC Barcelona and spent his first season playing for the B-side. He made his debut as a player in the 2002-03 UEFA Champions League match against Galatasaray SK, a 3-1 victory at home. He was the last substitute in place of Frank de Boer. In that time, He played for both clubs and was sometimes an emergency player to join the squad.

Oleguer majored in economics from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. On 30 March 2006 he published his first book with recollections on his youth, early career and the league triumph of 2004–05 (and the subsequent street parade through the Avinguda Diagonal in Barcelona). The book, called Camí d’Itaca (The Road to Ithaca), dealt with such varied subjects as childhood anorexia, the antifascist struggle and the previous Spanish government’s involvement in both Gulf Wars.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Oleguer Presas height 6 ft 2 in Oleguer weight 82 kg & body measurements will update soon.

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On 29 July 2008, Oleguer signed a three-season deal with AFC Ajax, which paid €3 million plus 2.25 million in variables, including an option for another year. Manager Marco van Basten said: “I am happy that we have acquired Oleguer. His qualities fit exactly with what Ajax needs. We are all convinced of that. He has the right age, experience at a high level and is a real defender”.

Facts & Trivia

Oleguer Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Oleguer Presas celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

Oleguer signed for Ajax in 2008, where he remained until his retirement. He was also known for his politics: he supported left-wing causes and Catalan nationalism, which caused some controversy and led to one sponsor dropping him.

Top Facts about Oleguer Presas

1. Oleguer Presas is a retired Spanish footballer.
2. He played as a defender for Barcelona and Ajax.
3. Oleguer won 4 La Liga titles with Barcelona.
4. He also won the Champions League in 2006.
5. Oleguer earned one cap for the Spanish national team.
6. He was known for his strong defensive skills.
7. Oleguer retired from professional football in 2013.
8. He has since become involved in political activism.
9. Oleguer is an advocate for Catalan independence.
10. He has written several books on politics and society.