Joan Gamper
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About
Swiss businessman best known as the founder of Swiss and Spanish soccer clubs like FC Barcelona, FC Basel and FC Zurich. FC Barcelona's Joan Gamper Trophy was named in his honor in 1966.
Before Fame
He was an avid sportsman who played a variety of sports, including rugby, golf and tennis.
Trivia
The city of Barcelona named a street in the Les Corts district, Carrer de Joan Gamper, after him.
Family Life
He married Emma Pilloud in 1907 and had children named Marcel and Joan-Ricard.
Associated With
FC Barcelona was home to many legendary players under his watch, including Ricardo Zamora.
