Otto Gmeling
German football executive
About Otto Gmeling
Lived 1876 – 1925 (aged 49). Otto Gmeling was a German referee.
Otto Gmeling or Gmelin, also known as Grand Otto (5 July 1876 – 29 October 1925), was a German and the president of FC Barcelona from 1909–1910.
He was the Club's President when they won their first domestic title, the Copa del Rey in 1910. They also won the Catalan championship undefeated and their first Pyrenees Cup.
Under Gmelings presidency, the club gained a gradual increase in the number of spectators who came to watch the games, which marked the transition from amateur to professional football.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Otto Gmeling?
German football executive (1876-1925)
When was Otto Gmeling born?
Otto Gmeling was born on 5 July 1876 in Wangen im Allgäu.
When did Otto Gmeling die?
Otto Gmeling died on 29 October 1925 in Esslingen am Neckar.
What was Otto Gmeling's occupation?
Otto Gmeling was a referee.
What nationality was Otto Gmeling?
Otto Gmeling was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Otto Gmeling. https://biography.guide/otto-gmeling/
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