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| Guti (footballer) | |
|---|---|
| Name | Guti |
| Fullname | José María Gutiérrez Hernández |
| Birth date | 31 October 1976 |
| Birth place | Madrid, Spain |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Attacking midfielder |
| Youthyears1 | 1984–1993 |
| Youthclubs1 | Real Madrid youth system |
| Years1 | 1993–2010 |
| Clubs1 | Real Madrid |
| Caps1 | 387 |
| Goals1 | 51 |
| Nationalyears1 | 1995–2005 |
| Nationalteam1 | Spain |
| Nationalcaps1 | 14 |
Guti (footballer) is a Spanish former professional footballer and coach, born José María Gutiérrez Hernández in Madrid in 1976. Best known for a long-playing career at Real Madrid, he won multiple La Liga titles and UEFA Champions League trophies while earning caps for the Spain national team. After retiring he transitioned into coaching and worked in several clubs and youth academies.
Born in the Usera district of Madrid, he joined the youth system of Real Madrid at a young age, progressing alongside contemporaries who later became professionals at Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and other La Liga clubs. During his development he trained at facilities associated with Valdebebas and participated in youth tournaments against academies from FC Barcelona, Sevilla, Atlético Madrid, and Athletic Bilbao. Coaches from the youth system compared his technique to notable midfielders who had played for Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, and scouts from UEFA competitions tracked his progress through Copa del Rey youth fixtures.
Promoted to the Real Madrid first team in the mid-1990s, he featured under managers such as Jorge Valdano, Vicente del Bosque, Fabio Capello, Carlos Queiroz, Bernd Schuster, and José Mourinho. He formed midfield partnerships with teammates including Raúl, Zinedine Zidane, Fernando Morientes, Clarence Seedorf, Roberto Carlos, Sergio Ramos, Iker Casillas, and Guti (footballer)'s contemporaries during successful UEFA Champions League campaigns. He contributed to Real Madrid's victories in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League finals against sides like Juventus, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund.
Throughout his club career he was used in various midfield roles, appearing in domestic competitions such as Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España, and in continental tournaments organized by UEFA like the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup. He also experienced managerial changes, squad overhauls, and competition from signings including Ronaldo, Michael Owen, Gonzalo Higuaín, and David Beckham. Later in his playing career he had a brief stint abroad with Beşiktaş in the Süper Lig before announcing his retirement from professional football.
At youth and senior levels he represented Spain, earning caps in UEFA European Championship qualifiers, FIFA World Cup qualification campaigns, and friendly internationals against teams from England, France, and other FIFA member associations. He was part of Spain squads during periods managed by national team coaches such as Javier Clemente, José Antonio Camacho, and Luis Aragonés. Although his international appearances were limited compared with his club involvement, he scored for the national team and participated in high-profile matches held at stadiums like Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and venues used in UEFA Nations League-era fixtures.
Renowned for vision, passing range, and set-piece delivery, he was compared to playmakers who had shone for Real Madrid and other elite clubs, and drew comparisons in media outlets with midfielders from FC Barcelona and the Italy national team. Analysts noted his ability to execute through-balls for forwards such as Raúl and Fernando Morientes, and his occasional long-range goals recalled strikes by players from AC Milan and Juventus. Critics and pundits from publications associated with Marca, AS, El País, and The Guardian debated his consistency, temperament, and decision-making, while supporters highlighted decisive assists in UEFA Champions League knockout ties. His technical skills were showcased alongside defensive midfield profiles like those of Claude Makélélé and creative talents such as Zinedine Zidane.
After retiring he moved into coaching roles in youth academies and professional clubs, working within structures connected to Real Madrid and abroad in leagues including the Süper Lig and regional competitions. He took positions as an assistant and head coach, engaging with coaching education under federations like the Royal Spanish Football Federation and obtaining licenses recognized by UEFA. His post-retirement career involved mentoring players, leading tactical training sessions influenced by managers he played under—such as Vicente del Bosque, José Mourinho, and Fabio Capello—and participating in punditry and ambassadorial activities for sporting events organized by UEFA and FIFA.
He has family ties in Madrid and was frequently covered in Spanish media outlets including Marca, AS, and El Mundo. His personal life drew attention in relation to teammates and public figures from Spanish sport and entertainment, and he engaged in charitable initiatives alongside former teammates and institutions like Real Madrid Foundation and other organizations involved in community sport. He has been linked in profiles and interviews with historical figures from Real Madrid's recent history and with contemporaries across European football.
Category:Spanish footballers Category:Real Madrid CF players Category:Association football midfielders