5 underrated players coached by Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is one of the most successful coaches in football history.
The Spaniard has enjoyed a truly illustrious career on both sides of the touchline. As a player, Guardiola is well known for his time at FC Barcelona. He won several league titles as well as one European club with Blaugrana during his playing days.
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As a manager, his record is possibly even better. Starting off with FC Barcelona, his managerial career kicked off in the most unbelievable fashion. He won every single club-level trophy during his time in Spain, before moving on to coach Bayern Munich in 2013.
Manchester City's win today was Pep Guardiola's 500th career win as a manager.
What a record ๐ช https://t.co/hR0YxwGmz1
After three years with the German outfit, Guardiola moved to Manchester City where he continues to take the club to unprecedented heights. Over the years, he has had the pleasure of coaching some of the world's best players like Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta.
Let's take a look at five of the most underrated players coached by Guardiola.
#5. Dante
Dante takes fifth spot on the list for most underrated players coached by the Spanish coach.
The Brazilian played under the Spaniard at Bayern Munich for two years. Primarily a defender, Guardiola coached Dante into reaching his maximum potential. Extremely versatile, Dante was also capable of playing in midfield or as a left-back.
Without Dante, Bayern don't win treble. I choose to remember him for the great moments and the smiles. #ThanksDante http://t.co/Kv8SV3l5GU
Dante made 133 appearances for Bayern during his three years with the club. He managed to score six times and also provided eight assists for his side. Dante also represented the Brazilian national team on 13 occasions.
Having cost the club a mere โฌ4.7 million, Dante went on to repay his club's hopes and then some. Dante was certainly a player who shined under the Spanish coach.
#4. Nicolas Otamendi
Nicolas Otamendi is one of the most successful defenders in Manchester City's history.
Otamendi was signed by City in 2015 for a reported ยฃ32 million. His signing turned out to be worth every penny, as Otamendi grew into one of the club's best-ever defenders.
Otamendi played under Guardiola for four years. He was extremely adaptable and was capable of playing anywhere on the defensive line. His versatility and strength were key to his style of play and enabled the club to achieve great success.
11 goals
4 assists
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๐๏ธ 210 games
โฝ 11 goals
๐ฏ 4 assists
๐ 4x League Cup
๐ 2x Premier League
๐ 1x FA Cup
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Otamendi was particularly excellent during the 2017-18 season, when City went on to cross 100 points in the Premier League. The Argentine won two Premier League titles and one FA Cup during his time in Manchester.