 MUNITIS Full name: Pedro Munitis Alvarez Date of Birth: 19.06.1975 Birthplace: Santander (Cantabria), Spain Status: Single, no children Height: 168cm Weight: 71kg Position: Forward, Winger Previous Clubs: Badajoz (1997/98 on loan), Racing Santander (1994-2000) Contract with Real Madrid: 30 June, 2005 Insurance clause: 37 million pounds (a clause that say that no club can buy him or talk to him for less) Signed for Real Madrid 11th July 2000 Games played for national side: 21 Goals scored for national side: 2 Debut for Spain (27/03/1999) in the famous 9-0 victory over Austria Munitis is a fast, skilful left-winger who showed during the Euro 2000 that he can become a nightmare to defenders on the opposite side (eg Lilian Thuram). By many considered a better crosser on the ball than the "current master" David Beckham of Manchester United. He also is a very good striker on the ball. After the signing of Munitis, Real Madrid coach Vicente del Bosque said that Real Madrid had signed "one of the best players in Spain". . Munitis said on the announcment conference "I come here with a lot of ambition. I can promise hard work, but it is jumping the gun a bit to start talking about goals and assists. I'll be trying to do my bit to try and take this club forward." About describing himself he responded "I have always liked Emilio Butragueño. At that time, there were a lot of good footballers about, and it was a joy to watch them." Munitis say's that he feels welcomed by the Merengue fans, and is grateful to them: "I'm happy about the welcome I've been given. My priority was to come here, as I think Real Madrid are currently the best club in the world, as current European Champions. I have a lot of affection for the club." Played in the EURO 2000 for Spain. Won as player for Real Madrid: Primera: 2001 Copa del Rey runners-up: 2002 European Super Cup runners-up: 2000 Spanish Super Cup: 2001 Madrid 2012 Trophy: 2002 Ciudad de la Linea Trophy: 2000 Bahía de Cartagena Trophy: 2000, 2001 Trofeo Ciudad de Alicante: 2000, 2001 Games/Goals for club(s):
Pictures: Munitis against Espanyol (2001) 28th title celebration (2001) 28th title celebration (2001) 2 |
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