Tito Vilanova

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tito Vilanova
Occupation	Soccer Coach
Date Of Birth	Sep 17, 1968(1968-09-17)
Age	56
Date Of Death	2014-04-25
Birthplace	Bellcaire d'Empordà
Country	Spain
Birth City	Catalonia
Horoscope	Virgo

Tito Vilanova Biography

Tito Vilanova is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Coach who was born on September 17, 1968 in Bellcaire d'Empordà, Catalonia, Spain. The former Spanish midfielder , who scored 26 goals over his 13-year playing career. He played for teams such including Figueres as well as Elche. He was the director for FC Barcelona from 2012 to 2013.

He coached Lionel Messi on Barcelona for a year.

Born in Bellcaire d’Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Vilanova emerged in the youth ranks of local FC Barcelona, but left the La Liga giants in 1990 unable to break through into the first team. His next club was also in his native region, UE Figueres, with the player helping to its best-ever Segunda División classification in the 1991–92 campaign (third place); the team would eventually face Cádiz CF in the promotion play-offs, losing 1–3 on aggregate.

Subsequently, Vilanova moved to the top level with RC Celta de Vigo, but appeared rarely over three full seasons, returning to division two in 1995 and representing CD Badajoz, RCD Mallorca – contributing with ten matches as the Balearic Islands side promoted to the top flight – UE Lleida and Elche CF, retiring in December 2001 with lowly UDA Gramenet.

His wife was Montse Chaur and he had two children: Carlota and Adria.

Tito Vilanova Net Worth

Tito Vilanova is one of the richest Soccer Coach from Spain. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tito Vilanova 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a part of Barcelona’s youth program before making his debut professionally with Barcelona’s B team in the year 1988.

His first managerial job at Palafrugell in 2003.

Francesc “Tito” Vilanova Bayó (17 September 1968 – 25 April 2014) was a Spanish professional football central midfielder and manager.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tito Vilanova Dating?

According to our records, Tito Vilanova married to Montse Chaure. As of December 1, 2023, Tito Vilanova’s is not dating anyone.

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On 27 April 2012, at the press conference in which Barcelona confirmed Guardiola’s departure, it was also announced that Vilanova would be his successor. On 15 June he signed a two-year contract, and the team went on to lose only eight competitive matches during the campaign, scoring at least once in every league fixture and winning their 22nd domestic championship by a record margin of 15 points, totalling 100 in the process.

Facts & Trivia

Tito Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Coach. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Tito Vilanova celebrates birthday on September 17 of every year.

On 19 July 2013, Vilanova resigned as Barcelona manager as he relapsed from his condition, stating that the related treatment was not compatible with the status of a professional manager. He died on 25 April 2014, due to complications from cancer, at the age of 45 after suffering a relapse the previous week.

What happened to Tito Vilanova?

Tito Vilanova died from cancer on April 25, 2014 after being diagnosed two and a half years prior. He would have been 50 years old today. My Twitter header is a picture of Vilanova, who managed Barcelona for the 2012-13 season, and his quote: “You should never get nervous about anything.

Was Tito Vilanova a good manager?

Given that he was taking over from the most successful manager in Barcelona’s history , a lot was riding on Tito Vilanova’s appointment. That he impressed many through his seamless transition in stepping out of Pep Guardiola’s shadow and becoming the boss is testament to the credentials and character of the man.

Which Barcelona manager has cancer?

Tito Vilanova , the former Barcelona coach, has died aged 45 after a long battle with cancer. Vilanova had a tumour removed from his throat in November 2011 before suffering a relapse in December 2012. He stepped down as Barca boss last July to continue his treatment, with Gerardo Martino taking charge.

Why didnt Pep visit Tito?

Guardiola accused Barcelona executives of using Vilanova’s illness “to cause [him] damage” when they said that Pep refused to visit Vilanova while he was receiving treatment for his throat cancer in New York while he was living there.

Who died in FC Barcelona?

Personal information
Place of birth| Bellcaire d’Empordà, Spain
Date of death| 25 April 2014 (aged 45)
Place of death| Barcelona, Spain
Height| 1.82 m (5 ft 111⁄2 in)