Largely past events shape the future. The most that FC Barcelona centenary owes its brilliant history of hundreds of memorable characters. Among them, over one hundred years, few, very few have shone with the strength that made Joan Segarra, a boy born in the Sants neighborhood of Barcelona. This elusive and lanky young man was born by and for the sport, but football was the one who exalted the Olympus of the Gods. Juan Segarra Iracheta, born on November 15, 1927, played Santsense in San Pol and later in the Vilafranca, before scouts from the time he would notice. In 1949 he joined FC Barcelona, \u200b\u200bthe club that would not leave until 1964. 15 years who develop one of the most comprehensive ever seen football career. Met two times they have recorded their deeds in golden letters in the history of Barcelona: Five Cups and the club of HH (Helenio Herrera).
Classics are those black and white images of the node announces a new triumph of Barca, in which she saw Juan Segarra, wearing the bracelet and exchanging banners with rival captain or picking up the trophies the club won . On countless occasions, was the generalissimo who was delivering the Cup to a jubilant, sweaty Segarra.
The great captain
Juan Segarra, the great captain for the specialized media, Juanito to his colleagues and friends has been without doubt the most successful Catalan footballer, more respected by peers and rivals and increase their impact in the history of the Catalan club. Segarra
it was all over the field, but always clean and respect. Throughout his career he drove only once and was in error: "Johnny, the street." The referee made a mistake and, although the real culprit showed his face, the judge's decision was irrevocable. Years later, when Juan Segarra played his tribute match against Borussia Moenchengladbach, the same referee offered to lead the party for free in honor of Segarra and in recognition of his error.
On one occasion, asked her mother for your child's footballing talent, she replied: "Only I can tell that even the best player is even better son. "John has been a legend in all aspects: the professionals, the ethical and moral.
Motivator, SUV and joker
But how was playing Segarra player? Interestingly, John explains that he had T-shirts with all the ridges except the center front 9, and 1 goalie. Maybe it was one of the first to be a real joker. The older the place, however, explain that Segarra was a cutting inside defensive technique. A player "futurist" who cared a great time and had a thoroughly impressive physique. usually played on defense the center or left or in front of it. He had a powerful shot which earned him to score some crucial goals. Never wrinkled and his teammates always demanded the same level of commitment.
both the Barcelona and the English team, with which John played 25 matches including the 1962 World Cup in Chile, adored him despite receiving heated fights where the concentration failed them. John was the motivator, the joker, and above all a great team player who wanted to win with nobility. Josep Maria Fuste, another great midfielder of the sixties and seventies, "Juan Segarra is the best player in the club's history given the person and performance sports. "However, the only English Golden Ball, Luis Suarez, believes that" Juan Segarra should have a statue in his honor by all that it represented: delivery, courage, successes and Catalan. The legendary Di Stefano, one of the World Cup four references, always explains that "Segal was one of the most respected players competing for their quality and their attitude."
The binomial Herrera-Segarra
In 1958, he landed in Barcelona Mago, HH, Don Helenio. Juan Segarra, as captain, soon to meet with the new coach. By faith of his elegant bearing, Segarra, and entered into the thirties, did not hesitate to explain to HH that he would not be a problem and that if age should not be considered further in the FC Barcelona would understand. HH, absorbed, he snapped: "You have been an exemplary life, has a physical preference, ability to work only as well never had a serious injury and is one of the most respected players in all areas of football. You play until forty. " The two best seasons of Juan Segarra were the statistical level Helenio Helenio and sporting level. The Barca won almost everything including the double (League and Cup) would take 39 years to return to republish. With the added difficulty of competing against the best Real Madrid's all-time, Barcelona Helenio Herrera and Juan Segarra afford to make a whopping 96 goals in 30 games (season 58-59). Record average still in force. Helenio Herrera
When the call came to Barcelona in 1980, the first thing I asked when he stepped onto the Camp Nou was that he loved his "great captain" as coach. So Juan Segarra came at the request of "Wizard" from coach to coach subsidiary of the Catalan club's first team. It was the era of Schuster, Simonsen and the kidnapping of Quini. Helenio Don, who's eyes shone with silver, Juan Segarra encouraged to which people in club offices to request an increase in their file on your new post. John reluctantly agreed and presented himself at the office of the new manager. In the explanation of Segarra, the new and young executive said that "before boarding the statement should do more merit." Without a word, as in the old days, Segarra caught him by the collar and hung on a rack before leaving the office quite saddened by such contempt.
A Barca legend
During his years of Barca, Segarra, "the great captain," collected many trophies: four league championships, six in Cup, two Fairs Cup and the Little World Cup. He retired in 1964 being the player who had advocated more often sheepskin Barca (528), exceeded only by Migueli today, Rexach and Love It continued linked to the club as a coach and culé fervent heart.
If instead of being born in Spain, Juan Segarra had been born in England or USA, where they worship the old glories, recognized today would be a living legend. However, in Spain and now weighs just often forget that the events of the past, good and bad, shaping the future. It is worth this small writing to honor the legend of so worthy and superb athlete who is the great captain Juan Segarra.
Source: Don Ball
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