Jos� Mar�a Bakero Escudero is a Spanish retired footballer and a current manager. Having played mainly for Real Sociedad and Barcelona, he began his career as a forward but was converted into an attacking midfielder, who possessed passing and netting ability 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 18 titles. In the 2000s, he embarked on a coaching career. A Spanish international during seven years, Bakero represented the nation in two World Cups and one European Championship. 

February 11th, 1963 in Goizueta (Age 61)