Josep Gombau
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Josep Gombau Balague | ||
Date of birth | 5 June 1976 | ||
Place of birth | Amposta, Spain | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
Years | Team | ||
1982–1992 | Amposta | ||
Managerial career | |||
1993–1999 | Amposta | ||
1999–2003 | Espanyol (youth) | ||
2003–2009 | Barcelona (youth) | ||
2009–2013 | Kitchee | ||
2013–2015 | Adelaide United | ||
2016–2017 |
Australia U23 | ||
2016–2017 |
Australia (assistant) | ||
2017–2018 | Western Sydney Wanderers | ||
2018–2020 | Delhi Dynamos | ||
2020–2022 | Queensboro | ||
2022–2023 | Odisha | ||
2023 | Persebaya Surabaya | ||
2024– |
Aston Villa U21s |
Josep Gombau Balague (born 5 June 1976) is a Spanish professional
He is a former Barcelona youth team coach and has held multiple positions at the club's youth academy.[2]
Career
Born in
Kitchee
Gombau moved to
Adelaide United
On 30 April 2013, it was announced that Gombau would leave Kitchee to coach
Australia U-23
Known as a developer of talent, on 28 June 2016, Gombau was appointed as head coach of
Western Sydney Wanderers
On 1 November 2017, Gombau was assigned as head coach of Western Sydney Wanderers following the departure of Tony Popovic at the beginning of the season and Hayden Foxe acting as interim coach in the first four rounds.[21] After just six months in charge, 19 April 2018, the club announced they had terminated Gombau's contract after failing to qualify for the 2017/18 A-League Finals Series.[22]
Delhi Dynamos / Odisha FC
On 2 August 2018, Gombau was appointed as head coach of the
On 6 May 2021, he was announced as a member of the club's technical committee along with David Villa and Victor Oñate.[25]
Queensboro FC
In July 2020, Gombau was announced as the first-ever head coach and sporting director for David Villa's USL Championship club Queensboro FC.[26] He left his positions at the club in June 2022, before their scheduled USL Championship debut in 2023.[27]
Return to Odisha
On 8 June 2022, Gombau rejoined Odisha FC as the head coach on a two-year deal.[28]
Persebaya Surabaya
On 14 September 2023, Gombau was appointed as Persebaya Surabaya new head coach. However, he was later sacked a month later on 28 October 2023, after only managed for 6 matches, with only one win.
Aston Villa U21
On 11 January 2024, Gombau was appointed Head Coach of Aston Villa Under-21s.[1]
Personal life
Gombau and his wife Romina[29] have two daughters, Bruna and Maria.[30]
Managerial statistics
- As of 28 October 2023
Team | From | To | Record | Ref | |||||||
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M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % | ||||
Kitchee | 1 August 2009 | 30 April 2013 | 93 | 57 | 18 | 18 | 212 | 106 | +106 | 61.29 | [31][32][33][34] |
Adelaide United | 1 July 2013 | 23 July 2015 | 62 | 30 | 12 | 20 | 105 | 61 | +44 | 48.39 | [35][36] |
Western Sydney Wanderers | 1 November 2017 | 19 April 2018 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 30 | 34 | −4 | 31.82 | [37] |
Odisha | 2 August 2018 | 18 March 2020 | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 54 | 62 | −8 | 29.73 | [38][39] |
Queensboro | 6 July 2020 | 7 June 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | — | [27] |
Odisha | 8 June 2022 | 11 March 2023 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 43 | 35 | +8 | 50.00 | [40][41] |
Persebaya Surabaya | 14 September 2023 | 28 October 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | −8 | 16.67 | |
Total | 246 | 119 | 49 | 78 | 451 | 313 | +138 | 48.37 |
Honours
Kitchee SC
- Hong Kong First Division League: 2010–11, 2011–12
- 2012–13
- Hong Kong League Cup: 2011–12
Adelaide United
- FFA Cup: 2014
Individual
- 2011–12
References
- ^ a b "Aston Villa appoint Josep Gombau as Under-21 Head Coach". Aston Villa Football Club. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ Kin Cheung (27 May 2011). Kitchee's head coach Josep Gombau Balague, former coaching staff at the FC Barcelona soccer team, leaves after the first half of the Japan earthquake – photo. Eurosport.com (Photograph). Hong Kong.
Kitchee's head coach Josep Gombau Balague, former coaching staff at the FC Barcelona soccer team, leaves after the first half of the Japan Earthquake Relief Charity match Spanish's soccer team Villarreal against Hong Kong's local team Kitchee in Hong Kong Friday, May 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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ignored (help) - ^ Kemp, Emma (9 October 2013). "Josep Gombau's tiki-taka touch wins Adelaide United over". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ Gombau, Josep (13 August 2013). "Gombau chats to TWG". The World Game (Interview). Interviewed by Vitor Sobral. Archived from the original on 24 July 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ Blanco, Jordi (24 October 2013). "Tiqui-taca en Australia". am14.net (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ Migliaccio, Val (18 July 2013). "Adelaide United coach Josep Gombau vows to scout for SA's best talent". The Advertiser. Adelaide. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ Gombau, Josep (4 November 2017). "In the presence of Cruyff". PlayersVoice. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
- ^ Alvares, Rohan (5 February 2009). "A touch of Barcelona magic in Dubai". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 21 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ Brooks, Rob (7 May 2013). "Gombau bringing Barca Down Under". ESPN FC. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ 巴塞名帥來港發展 Oriental Daily. 21 April 2009.
- ^ Chan Kin-wa (27 May 2013). "Play-off win perfect gift for departing Gombau". South China Morning Post. Hong Kong.
- ^ Mehrotra, Abhishek (24 April 2012). "Stags, Kitchee expect open AFC Cup match". Fox Sports Asia. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "Gombau to coach Adelaide United FC". Adelaide United Football Club. 30 April 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "Adelaide United stars laud style new coach Josep Gombau's style, just don't call them Barcelona". news.com.au. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ Migliaccio, Val (4 May 2013). "New Adelaide United coach Josep Gombau promises to bring a little bit of Barcelona to the Reds". Fox Sports Australia. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ Earle, Richard (7 August 2013). "It's my way or the highway, new Reds coach Josep Gombau tells players". Herald Sun. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "Local coaches impressed with Gombau's vision". Adelaide United Football Club. 21 January 2014. Archived from the original on 26 March 2014. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ Maasdorp, James (16 December 2014). "Adelaide United beats Perth Glory to win FFA Cup with 1–0 victory in inaugural final". ABC Grandstand Sport. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ Hassett, Sebastian (24 July 2015). "Adelaide United coach Josep Gombau departs to begin academy in New York". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "Josep Gombau returns to Australia as new Olyroos coach". The Guardian. 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Josep Gombau becomes Wanderers coach". FourFourTwo. 1 November 2017. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Western Sydney Wanderers sack Josep Gombau". Fox Sports. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "Josep Gombau named Delhi Dynamos head coach". The Indian Express. 2 August 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "ISL club Odisha FC part ways with Josep Gombau due to coach's family obligations". Firstpost. 18 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- ^ Scroll Staff (6 May 2021). "Indian Super League side Odisha FC rope in World Cup winner David Villa as global football advisor". Scroll.in. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ^ "Queensboro FC Appoints Josep Gombau as Head Coach, Sporting Director". USLChampionship.com. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ^ a b Lewis, Michael (8 June 2022). "HE'S GONE: Gombau leaves Queensboro FC to coach in India". Front Row Soccer. Archived from the original on 8 November 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Josep Gombau returns as head coach of Odisha FC on two-year deal". khelnow.com. 8 June 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "New addition to Gombau family". Adelaide United. 9 July 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
- ^ Earle, Richard. "Former Adelaide United coach Josep Gombau to take charge of Australia's Olyroos". The Advertiser. News Corporation. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ "Kitchee SC » Fixtures & Results 2009/2010". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Kitchee SC » Fixtures & Results 2010/2011". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Kitchee SC » Fixtures & Results 2011/2012". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Kitchee SC » Fixtures & Results 2012/2013". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Adelaide United » Fixtures & Results 2013/2014". worldfootball.net. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Adelaide United » Fixtures & Results 2014/2015". worldfootball.net. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Western Sydney Wanderers » Fixtures & Results 2017/2018". worldfootball.net. April 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Odisha FC » Fixtures & Results 2018/2019". worldfootball.net. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Odisha FC » Fixtures & Results 2019/2020". worldfootball.net. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Durand Cup 2022 Results". flashscore.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
- ^ "Odisha FC » Fixtures & Results 2022/2023". worldfootball.net. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
External links
- Josep Gombau coach profile at Soccerway