Players
Legends Trophy featured the participation of former football players who wrote some of the most important episodes in the history of the king of sports, like Antognoni, World Champion with Italy in 1982, Batistuta, one of the best strikers in the history, Panucci, Champions League champion with Real Madrid and AC Milan, FC Barcelona Dream Team heroes as Guardiola, Salinas, Txiki, Ferrer or Nadal and Anfield idols as Kuyt and Luis García.
One of the brightest midfielders in history. Legend at Fiorentina and currently manager of the Club. World champion with Italy in 1982.
The brains behind the unforgettable Dream Team of Johan Cruyff and today, the most admired coach in the world for his non-negotiable and brilliant offensive choice.
One of the top scorers in football history and a true ‘sky-blue and white’ legend. He played for both River and Boca as well as three great Italians teams; Fiore, Roma and Inter.
Former defense at Deportivo, Rayo and Zaragoza, among others, and currently one of the leading coaches in Spanish football, famed for his blatant offensive choice.
One of the best strikers in the last decade, at Liverpool, Feyenoord and Fenerbahce, as well as the Dutch National Team. He is currently a coach.
One of the top scorers in Spanish football history. Champion of LaLiga and Spanish Cup with Athletic and champion of everything with the unforgettable FC Barcelona of Johan Cruyff.
One of the best right backs of the 90’s and the beginning of this century. Leader of Milan and Madrid and also former Roma, Chelsea, Monaco and Inter player. He is currently a coach.
Luis grew up in La Masia and played for FC Barcelona and Atlético, among others. His greatest career success came during his time at Anfield, where he won the 2005 Champions League with Liverpool.
After retiring from football due to a serious injury, he will always be remembered for his more than forty years on the benches, with highlights including his time Athletic and with the Spanish national team.
European Champion with the Ajax of Van Gaal in 1995 and player with two other great European teams; Barça and Rangers. Currently, he is an analyst and ambassador for Ajax.
After standing out in Athletic, he enjoyed his best years as a defender in Barça, crowning his long career with the Club’s first European Cup as team Captain.
The brilliant first winner of the Legends Trophy. Danish, but made his career in the Netherlands, shining in three of the great Eredivisie teams: Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar.
He excelled in Mallorca and Johan Cruyff signed him to win the European Cup in his first season at FC Barcelona. He was a permanent fixture in the Spanish national team in the nineties.
One of the historic Bologna forwards, although he also scored many goals in other Italian Serie A teams such as Lazio, Udinese, Empoli and Monza.
Known as ‘Chapi’, he made history as a right-back in Cruyff’s Dream Team and later extended his career at Chelsea. He is currently a coach.
Danish midfielder who spent most of his football career in his country, although he also played five seasons in England at Bolton Wanderers.
He excelled in Real Sociedad and Johan Cruyff fell in love with his privileged left-foot during their time together at FC Barcelona. He is the Manchester City football manager.
Winger and left-back, he stood out in his native Mallorca and later on showed his talent in other top teams such as Liverpool, Galatasaray, Espanyol, Olympiacos and Girondins.
Made his debut with Cruyff’s Barça but will go down in history as the Bundesliga’s top scorer in 2002-2003 with Bochum. He has trained Apoel Nicosia and Leeds and now Panama National Team.
One of the best ‘One Club Men’ in history. With an extraordinary left-foot, he completed his entire career in the ‘Super-Depor’, winning a Liga and two Spanish Cups.
One of the most complete strikers in history. At the end of the 90s, he dazzled with the unstoppable Milan of Sacchi and the wonderful Holland, European champion in 1988.
One of the most elegant centre-backs in football history, both on and off the pitch. Barça and ManUtd former player and one of the leaders of France, world champion in 1998.
One of the brains of the best Milan in history, winner of six ‘scudettos’, three Champions League and two Intercontinental Cups. He was the Italian National trainer and still being a coach.
One of the most complete midfielders in history. European Champion with Germany in 1980, he won titles with Barça, Real Madrid and Atlético. Now he is a coach.
Quality midfielder who started in Marseille, exploded in Italy (Napoli, Sampdoria and the successful Parma) and he retired at Espanyol. World champion with France in 1998.
Left-back who developed his career mainly in Monaco, Liverpool, with which he won seven great titles, including the 2005 Champions League, Rome and Fulham.
Forward center who developed his career in Castellon, Zaragoza, FC Barcelona and Espanyol. Later he worked as a coach and he is now a television commentator.
Former footballer who developed his career at Udinese, Juventus and Napoli, clubs where he played respectively with Zico, Platini and Maradona. He has been a sports and political leader.
Right-back who developed his career in Germany (Eintracht, Bayern and Stuttgart) and Italy (Verona and Rome). His main success was the 1990 World Cup with the German team.
After winning three championships with Vasco da Gama, he succeeded in Spanish football, first at Atlético and especially at Depor, where he lifted six titles and became a legend.
The only active player who has taken part in Legends Trophy. At the age of 38 years old, he retired as one of the great scorers of Athletic Club and the Spanish league.
Former goalkeeper of Atlético de Madrid, Valladolid, Osasuna and Racing who also played one season for Manchester United. He is currently a coach.