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Joan Gamper
1877Nov, 22

Joan Gamper

Joan Gamper, Swiss-Spanish footballer, founded FC Barcelona (d. 1930)
Hans Max Gamper-Haessig (German pronunciation: [hans maks ˈɡampər ˈhɛːsɪg]; 22 November 1877 – 30 July 1930), known in Catalonia as Joan Gamper (IPA: [ʒuˈaŋ ˈɡampər]), was a Spanish-Swiss football executive and versatile athlete. He founded football clubs in Switzerland and Spain, most notably FC Barcelona and FC Zürich.

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