[PAR] [TLE] Abelardo Fernández [SEP] Abelardo Fernández Antuña (] ; born 19 April 1970), known simply as Abelardo, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central defender, and a current manager. [PAR] [TLE] 2001–02 FC Barcelona season [SEP] Futbol Club Barcelona's 2001–02 season was to be the last but one under the guidance of Joan Gaspart as president and the single season of management by Carles Rexach at Barcelona.  It was also the first season after long-serving captain Josep Guardiola moved on from the club.  Veteran players like Sergi Barjuán, Abelardo and the talismanic Rivaldo would play their final years at the club before a summer of change.  The club attained a respectable fourth place in the league, 11 points below eventual winners Valencia, as well as reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.  Patrick Kluivert was the club's top scorer in all competitions, with 25 goals.
[PAR] [TLE] Abelardo Fernández [ SEP ] Abelardo Fernández Antuña ( ] ; born 19 April 1970 ) , known simply as Abelardo , is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central defender , and a current manager . [PAR] [TLE] 2001–02 FC Barcelona season [ SEP ] Futbol Club Barcelona 's 2001–02 season was to be the last but one under the guidance of Joan Gaspart as president and the single season of management by Carles Rexach at Barcelona . It was also the first season after long - serving captain Josep Guardiola moved on from the club . Veteran players like Sergi Barjuán , Abelardo and the talismanic Rivaldo would play their final years at the club before a summer of change . The club attained a respectable fourth place in the league , 11 points below eventual winners Valencia , as well as reaching the semi - finals of the UEFA Champions League . Patrick Kluivert was the club 's top scorer in all competitions , with 25 goals .
The 2001–02 FC Barcelona season contained a retired footballer who played in what capacity in his days before becoming the current manager?
The 2001–02 FC Barcelona season contained a retired footballer who played in what capacity in his days before becoming the current manager ?
central defender
central defender