José Mari Bakero, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

José Mari Bakero

Spanish footballer

Date of Birth: 11-Feb-1963

Place of Birth: Goizueta, Navarre, Spain

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: Spain

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

José María Bakero Escudero (born 11 February 1963) is a Spanish retired footballer, and is a manager.
Having played mainly for Real Sociedad and Barcelona, he began his career as a forward (not being a prolific goalscorer) but was converted into an attacking midfielder, who possessed passing and scoring ability (with both his right foot and his head, the second despite his short stature) and great leadership skills. During a 17-year professional career, Bakero amassed La Liga totals of 483 games and 139 goals, winning a total of 17 titles.
In the 2000s, he embarked on a coaching career.
A Spanish international during seven years, he represented the nation in two World Cups and one European Championship; in 1999, he began working as a manager.