Josep Samitier Vilalta stats | FC Barcelona Players

Considered one of the most emblematic players in the history of FC Barcelona and the best European forward of his time, Josep Samitier led the terrific Barça in the golden age of the twenties.

His acrobatics and amazing jumps captivated the FC Barcelona fans who very quickly made him into their idol calling him “lobster man” and “magician”. The first “boom” of football crowds, came about thanks to him. A football team was created around him due to his exceptional technique and great football skills. Eventually the football field became too small to cater for the crowds and “Les Corts” was built in 1922.

Samitier also was a trainer between 1944 and 1947, winning the 44-45 Spanish League As Club Manager (position which he cccupied from 1947 to 1959 and from 1962-1972) he was responsible for the signing up of Kubala in 1950. On 16 September 1993, his name was given to one of the streets near Camp Nou.

Other functions: Coach of the first team (1944-1947), technical secretary (1947-1959) and technical advisor (1962-1972)

Player of the Catalan national team

Player of the Spanish national team

17SEASONS	232Oficial matches	20880Minutes played	184Goals	3Red cards	272Unofficial matches	180Unofficial goals
1918-19	0	0	0	0	1	1
1919-20	13	1170	0	0	30	2
1920-21	12	1080	1	0	33	0
1921-22	12	1080	2	0	37	22
1922-23	10	900	0	0	48	21
1923-24	17	1530	19	0	27	41
1924-25	20	1800	20	2	17	12
1925-26	15	1350	15	0	6	3
1926-27	20	1800	23	0	26	24
1927-28	25	2250	36	0	10	13
1928-29	24	2160	14	1	6	4
1929-30	19	1710	12	0	8	8
1930-31	8	720	7	0	12	19
1931-32	31	2790	25	0	5	2
1932-33	6	540	10	0	4	3
1934-35	0	0	0	0	1	2
1935-36	0	0	0	0	1	3

17SEASONS

232Oficial matches

20880Minutes played

184Goals

0Yellow cards

3Red cards

272Unofficial matches

180Unofficial goals

1918-19