Txiki Begiristain
Txiki Begiristain is a former professional football player and a prominent football executive, known for his pivotal role at Manchester City as the Director of Football. He has been instrumental in shaping the club's successful transfer strategy and player development since joining in 2012. Under his guidance, Manchester City has achieved significant success, including multiple Premier League titles. Recently, he was in the news after announcing he would leave the club after 12 years, coinciding with ongoing financial misconduct investigations that could impact the club's future.
Born on Aug 12, 1964 (60 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,647 | $1,400,000 | 768$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 22,091 | $2,700,000 | 879$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 5,535 | $190,000 | 101$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,130 | $68,000 | 35$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 109,126 | $448,000 | 237$ |
| Totals | 5 | 335,308,699 | 164,529 | $4,806,000 | 2,020$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Nigeria:
What happens in the future is a job for directors of football Txiki Begiristain, Hugo Viana and the agents.
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Croatia:
Txiki Begiristain is leaving his role after 13 years, marking a significant change in Manchester City's sports direction.
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Greece:
Txiki Begiristain is mentioned as the former sporting director who had a long tenure at Manchester City.
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United Kingdom:
Txiki Begiristain is the outgoing director of football at Manchester City involved in discussions about Jack Grealish's future.
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Spain:
Txiki Begiristain is the director of football at Manchester City who praises Rodri's skills.
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Indonesia:
Txiki Begiristain is the former sporting director of Manchester City who recently resigned.
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Indonesia:
Txiki Begiristain is the former sporting director of Manchester City who recently resigned.
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Vietnam:
Txiki Begiristain announced the decision not to renew De Bruyne's contract.
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United Kingdom:
Txiki Begiristain is the sporting director of Manchester City who advised on squad improvements.
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United Kingdom:
Txiki Begiristain is Manchester City's sporting director who recommended Omar Marmoush as part of the club's transfer strategy.
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