Biography
Who is José Manuel Pinto?
Early life and career
José Manuel Pinto Colorado was born in El Puerto de Santa María, Andalusia. He began his path in the Real Betis youth system. He eventually made his La Liga debut for the first team during the 1997 campaign as a substitute against Racing de Santander. Because he struggled to replace Toni Prats as the starter, he moved to Celta de Vigo shortly thereafter.
During his time with Celta, he established himself as a reliable goalkeeper. He earned the Ricardo Zamora Trophy for his performance in a single season after allowing 29 goals in 37 matches. This resulted in a goal-per-match ratio of 0.78. He eventually became the team captain for Celta, playing 125 games in the top division and 56 matches in the Segunda División.
Time at FC Barcelona
In January 2008, José Manuel Pinto signed with Barcelona on loan to provide cover for the injured Albert Jorquera. He debuted in a loss against Deportivo de La Coruña. By May 2008, the club signed him on a permanent deal. He served primarily as a backup goalkeeper to Víctor Valdés for most of his tenure. He was part of the squad that won three national championships and two Champions League titles.
Throughout his career at Barcelona, he often started in the Copa del Rey matches. In the 2011 season, he helped the team reach the final against Real Madrid. He also played in Champions League matches, though he faced some controversy. In 2010, UEFA investigated him for improper conduct after he allegedly whistled during a match against Copenhagen to confuse an opponent. He served a suspension following this incident. By May 2014, he left the club as a free agent.
Music career
While still active as a professional footballer, José Manuel Pinto pursued a career in the music industry. He focused largely on hip hop production and composition. He started his own record label, Wahin Makinaciones, in the year 2000. He also released his own musical work under the stage name Wahin. This creative work ran alongside his professional sports career for many years.
Physical stats and personal details
José Manuel Pinto stands 186 centimeters tall. He was born on November 8, 1975, which makes his zodiac sign Scorpio. He spent his career representing teams including Real Betis, Celta de Vigo, and FC Barcelona before his retirement from professional football.
Birthday and age
José Manuel Pinto was born on November 8, 1975, which makes José 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. José shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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