Josep Samitier [SEP] date of death
Josep Samitier
Josep Samitier Vilalta (; 2 February 1902 – 4 May 1972), also known as José Samitier, was a Spanish footballer, manager and scout who played as a midfielder for FC Barcelona, Real Madrid CF, OGC Nice, the Catalan XI and Spain. He later coached Atlético Madrid, OGC Nice and FC Barcelona and worked as a scout for both Barcelona and Real Madrid.
During his playing career with FC Barcelona he scored 184 official goals and currently is the club's all time fourth top goalscorer behind
other side of Spain, FC Barcelona began to emerge as a force under the legendary Josep Samitier. A Spanish footballer for both Barcelona and Real Madrid, Samitier cemented his legacy with Barcelona. During his playing career with them, he scored 333 goals, won the inaugural La Liga title and five Copa Del Rey. In 1944, Samitier returned to Barcelona as a coach and guided them in winning their second La Liga title in 1945. Under Samitier and legendary players Cesar Rodriguez, Josep Escola, Estanislau Basora and Mariano Gonzalvo,