Biography
Who is Guti?
Early life and Real Madrid career
Born in Madrid, Spain, Guti began his football path with the Real Madrid youth system in 1986. Originally a striker, he eventually transitioned into a midfield role. He made his official debut for the first team on December 2, 1995, during a match against Sevilla FC. Over his long tenure with the club, he appeared in 542 official games. His contributions helped Real Madrid secure 15 trophies, including three Champions League titles and five La Liga championships.
During his time at the Santiago Bernabéu, Guti served as vice-captain and became known for his passing range and vision. He played alongside well-known teammates and adapted to different tactical roles under various coaches. One of his standout performances occurred on May 6, 2007, against Sevilla, where he provided key assists that helped the team secure the league title. He also netted the club's 5,000th league goal in a match against CD Numancia in 2008.
Time with Besiktas and international play
In July 2010, Guti left Real Madrid after nearly 25 years with the organization to sign a two-year contract with the Turkish club Beşiktaş. His time in Istanbul included winning the Turkish Cup during the 2010–11 season, which marked the first domestic cup victory of his professional career. He played a significant role in a victory against Galatasaray at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium in November 2010, contributing a goal and an assist. His stint with the team ended in November 2011.
On the international stage, he represented Spain across different age levels. He won the UEFA European Under-18 Championship in 1995 and the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 1998. He made his debut for the senior Spain national team on May 5, 1999, against Croatia. Over a six-year period, he earned a total of 13 caps for his country.
Coaching and management experience
Following his retirement from professional play in 2012, he pursued a career in coaching. He initially returned to work with youth squads at Real Madrid, where he managed the youth team for several years and achieved success in various youth tournaments. In July 2018, he took on the role of assistant manager at his former club, Beşiktaş, working under Şenol Güneş.
In November 2019, he was appointed as the head coach for UD Almería in the Spanish Segunda División. His time there concluded in June 2020 following a defeat to AD Alcorcón. Throughout his managerial career, he expressed a strong desire to focus on developing young talent and applying the tactical knowledge he gained as a professional player.
Personal life and other ventures
Guti married Spanish television celebrity Arancha de Benito in 1999, and the couple had two children, Zayra and Aitor, before their divorce. He later married Argentine television presenter Romina Belluscio in 2016, and the couple has a son named Enzo. Outside of sports, he has appeared in films such as Torrente 3: El Protector and Goal II: Living the Dream. He was also a judge on the 2013 Spanish version of the television show Celebrity Splash!.
Birthday and age
Guti was born on October 31, 1976, which makes Guti 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Guti shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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