Albert Celades

Albert Celades López (born 29 September 1975) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, and is a manager. A tactically astute player with a strong defensive mentality, he was best known for his stints with Barcelona and Real Madrid, and he amassed La Liga total of 223 matches and eight goals over 12 seasons, winning ten major titles both clubs combined. Celades appeared with the Spain national team at the 1998 World Cup.