Midfielder Josep Maria Fusté, a Spanish football player who captained FC Barcelona in the 1960s and early 1970s, played from 15 April 1941 to 20 April 2023. Along with Chus Pereda of FC Barcelona, Luis Suárez, Amancio Amaro, José ngel Iribar, and others, he assisted Spain in winning the 1964 European Championship. He also played for Hércules CF and CA Osasuna.
He worked as a public relations manager for the Catalan sparkling wine firm Codorniu after his playing career ended. Additionally, he presided over the FC Barcelona Veterans Association and openly backed Catalan nationalist Sixto Cambra, who campaigned against Josep Llus Nuez in the club’s 1989 presidential elections.
Who was Josep Maria Fusté?
Josep Maria Fuste, a legend and former captain of Barcelona, has died at the age of 82, the team has announced.
Fuste joined Barcelona when he was 12 years old, progressed through the club’s academy, and made 406 club appearances between 1960 and 1972, scoring 117 goals.
Former FC Barcelona captain dead at 82
Barcelona honors the life of Josep Maria Fuste, who passed away at the age of 82.
Over 400 games were played by the former midfielder and captain for his youth team.
Fuste also competed for Spain in the team that won the 1964 European Championships.