Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers in the history of football and is currently in charge of Manchester City.
After becoming manager of his former club Barcelona in 2008, Pep Guardiola has completely revolutionised football in the near-two decades since.
Guardiola’s legendary managerial career came after a stunning playing one, too, in which he became an icon at the Camp Nou even before taking charge.
His great success has continued in England after being hired by Manchester City and here is everything you need to know about him.
Who is Pep Guardiola?
Pep Guardiola is a football manager currently hired by Manchester City and one of the best in the history of the sport.
Guardiola joined City in 2016 and has gone on to win every possible trophy during his years at the Etihad Stadium.
He also enjoyed a fantastic playing career, most notably for Barcelona.
When and where was Guardiola born?
Guardiola was born in Santpedor, Catalonia, on 18th January 1971.
How tall is Pep Guardiola?
Guardiola stands at 5’11” tall.
Pep Guardiola teams coached
Guardiola has coached four teams in his career. He started with a season at Barcelona B before being promoted to the top job at the Camp Nou.
After four seasons at Barcelona and a year out of the game, he joined Bayern Munich for three years before moving to City.
Guardiola stats
| Club | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goals/Goals Conceded | Points | Points-per-Match |
| Barcelona | 247 | 179 | 47 | 21 | 638/181 | 584 | 2.36 |
| Bayern Munich | 161 | 124 | 16 | 21 | 414/128 | 388 | 2.41 |
| Manchester City | 517 | 371 | 65 | 81 | 1296/491 | 1178 | 2.28 |
Pep Guardiola contract at Man City
The Catalan has already spent more time at City than he has at any other club during his managerial career and his tenure isn’t coming to an end any time soon.
Guardiola signed a two-year extension on his contract in November 2024, which now runs to 2027. It will take his time in charge to over a decade.
How much is Guardiola paid?
Guardiola is the best-paid football manager in the game and, according to WageIndicator, earns a massive £20.7m a year.
That equates to a monthly wage of £1.7m and £398k a week.
Pep Guardiola net worth
According to Finance Monthly, Guardiola has a net worth estimate of $60m (£46.4m). Though it’s important to note that net worths can fluctuate and are estimated.
Pep Guardiola restaurant in Manchester
Guardiola is the owner of the Catalan-inspired tapas restaurant ‘Tast Catala’ in the heart of Manchester.
It’s located at 20-22 King Street, Manchester.
Has Pep Guardiola separated from his wife?
It was reported in January 2025 that Guardiola and his wife, Cristina Serra, have begun divorce proceedings after being married for 10 years.
Spanish publication Sport, via Sky News, reported that the couple had agreed to separate towards the end of 2024, but their relationship remains ‘friendly.’
The pair had been living apart for almost five years as Serra returned to Barcelona to run her fashion company but Guardiola remained in Manchester.
Guardiola and Serra have three children together, Maria, Marius and Valentina.
Pep Guardiola self harm
The 2024-25 season has been the toughest of Guardiola’s entire managerial career, with City’s form falling off a cliff and nothing going right.
Guardiola came in for some critism after he watched his side throw away a three-goal lead in the Champions League against Feyenoord, drawing the match 3-3.
After the game, Guardiola emerged for media duties with clear scratches on his head and even blood on his nose. When asked about it in his press conference, he quipped: “I want to harm myself.”
The following day, Guardiola released a statement apologising for his remark about self-harm.
He posted on social media: “I was caught off guard with a question at the end of a press conference last night about a scratch which had appeared on my face and explained that a sharp fingernail had accidentally caused this.
“My answer was in no way intended to make light of the very serious issue of self-harm.”
How good was Pep Guardiola as a player?
Guardiola was an excellent footballer during his playing days, winning several league titles and European trophies during his years at Barcelona.
He played in a defensive midfield role and flourished under the management of Johan Cruyff, who would be a huge inspiration on his coaching career.
What teams did Guardiola play for?
Guardiola played for five teams during his professional career, with the majority of his games coming for Barcelona.
- Barcelona – Spain
- Brescia – Italy
- AS Roma – Italy
- Al-Ahli SC – Qatar
- Dorados Sinola – Mexico
Guardiola also played 47 times for the Spanish national team, scoring five goals.
When did Guardiola retire as a player?
Guardiola hung up his boots after a 20-year career in 2006 and began coaching Barcelona B just a year later.
Pep Guardiola trophies won
Guardiola has won a bucket-load of trophies during his glittering career as a player and manager.
What Guardiola won as a player
Barcelona:
- La Liga x6: 1990-91, 1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-93, 1997-98, 1998-1999
- Champions League: 1991-92
- Copa del Rey x2: 1996-97, 1997-98
- Spanish Super Cup x5: 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996
- UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup: 1996-97
- UEFA Super Cup: 1992
Spain:
- Olympic Gold Medal: 1992
Guardiola trophies as a manager
Barcelona:
- La Liga x3 – 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11
- Champions League x2 – 2008-09, 2010-11
- Copa del Rey x2 – 2008-09, 2011-12
- Spanish Super Cup x3 – 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12
- FIFA Club World Cup x2 – 2009, 2011
- UEFA Super Cup x2 – 2009, 2011
Bayern Munich:
- Bundeasliga x3 – 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16
- DFB Pokal x2 – 2013-14, 2015-16
- FIFA Club World Cup – 2013
- UEFA Super Cup – 2013
Manchester City:
- Premier League x6 – 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24
- Champions League – 2022-23
- FA Cup x2 – 2018, 2023
- Carabao Cup x4 – 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21
- Community Shield x3 – 2018, 2019, 2024
- FIFA Club World Cup – 2023
- UEFA Super Cup – 2023
What car does Pep Guardiola drive?
According to a report from The Sun, Guardiola has driven several cars during his time in the North West and has damaged four of them.
It’s claimed he has damaged a £200,000 silver Bentley GTX700, a £150,000 Range Rover, an £80,000 black Mercedes GLE and a £30,000 Mini Cooper.
Guardiola has also been spotted driving a Nissan Ariya.
