Manuel Estiarte
Manuel Estiarte is a former Spanish water polo player. Estiarte was born in October 26, 1961 in Manresa, a city located in the geographic centre of Catalonia.
He is considered one of the greatest water poloists of all time, he was famous for his speed and his ability with the ball. He competed in 6 Olympic Games, winning a silver medal in 1992 and a gold medal in 1996. Estiarte also led Spain to 3 medals at the World Championships. For seven consecutive years (1986-92), he was voted World Player of the Year.
In 1996 Estiarte received the Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit, the highest distinction of Spanish sport, while in 2001 he received the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports. He later headed external relations at FC Barcelona from 2008-12 under Pep Guardiola, and then went to Bayern München with Guardiola in 2013, working as his administrative assistant.
You can watch some of Manuel Estiarte best moments.
Does Spain have one of the best water polo teams in the world? I would be interested to know what made him one of the greatest? Was it his strength? His ability to make goals? His technique?
ResponderExcluirI like how you added the video.
I never knew this, even tho I watch waterpolo. It is informative and you didn't put much text (that I like).
ResponderExcluirLove the video. :-D