Albert Jorquera

Coaching career Jorquera joined newly promoted second-tier team UE Llagostera as goalkeeping coach in 2014. In October 2017, he left the Barcelona youth ranks to be Gabri's assistant for FC Sion in Switzerland.

In December 2018, Jorquera was second-in-command to the same former teammate at FC Andorra as part of Gerard Piqué's takeover of the principality-based club playing in Catalan regional football. He received his first outright job in August 2020, at FC Santa Coloma in the microstate's own league. Eleven months later, after elimination from the inaugural edition of the UEFA Europa Conference League by Hibernian, he returned to his job at Llagostera, now renamed UE Costa Brava.

Style of play Jorquera was known mainly for his reflexes, anticipation and agility. He was also noted for his work-rate and determination throughout his career.

Personal life

Jorquera was cousin of another Barcelona youth graduate, Marc Crosas. Professionally, he played for Celtic amongst other clubs.

After retiring, he took advantage of his gemology degree from the University of Barcelona and joined the family's jewellery business. While his party won, he was not elected as they earned ten seats in the city hall.

Career statistics

Honours Barcelona La Liga: 2004–05, 2005–06 UEFA Champions League: 2005–06, 2008–09