Guti Hernandez "The Hardworking Player Who Is Not Considered a Legend"

550 appearances and 15 trophies in 25 years, Guti Hernandez, is often cited as a loyal steward of star players. Jose Maria Gutierrez Hernandez, or 'Guti' alone deserves to be included in the list of legendary players in the world, or at least for Real Madrid.

For some people, Guti's career may not be that great. But actually, the 183 cm tall player has a crucial role in the glittering squad owned by the club nicknamed Los Galacticos.

Guti is like a story, a street story that some people believe in, and many don't. This means that, despite having such a real role, Guti's genius is not too trusted.

Many people "prefer" to remember Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, to Raul Gonzales, rather than having to talk about Guti in a chat about the greatness of el Real.

Football lovers don't really remember him so much that Guti was dubbed an "extras" player. Yes, maybe if there was an extra player award in football, Guti might be the king.

More than 10 years playing for Real Madrid's first team, Guti has contributed to five La Liga trophies, four Spanish Super Cups, three Champions Leagues, one European Super Cup and two Intercontinental Cups.

Even so, the appreciation for him was not that great. Like extras in a box office film. Everyone will be busy praising the main actor / actress, while praise for the extras, usually just a little.

Guti is a real Madrid footballer, he was born in Torrejon de Ardoz. Since childhood, Guti was not really a kid who really liked football. His favorite sport is tennis. However, both his parents prefer Guti to play football. At the age of eight he was admitted to the Real Madrid Academy in 1986.

Even so, Guti still enjoys his role as a footballer. His football game continues to improve and develop. This also enabled him to break into the main squad in Real Madrid's C and B teams. In 1995, he was finally promoted to the first team.

Guti is a midfielder in the gap for the attackers. He is so creative, interesting, and of course an attraction for some fans of the city club of Madrid.

Right on February 2, 1995, Guti made his professional debut. Sevilla, who at that time became an opponent, were successfully defeated by Madrid with a score of 4-1. Guti enters as a substitute player. Although he did not score a goal, one assist at that time managed to captivate Jorge Valdano.

However, Guti has to be a little patient to show off at the highest level. In addition to his relatively young age, El Real has changed coaches a lot, making it difficult for him to get the chance to play.

After Del Bosque was trusted to handle Madrid again in 1999, Guti, who was much more mature, gained more confidence to play in Madrid's midfield. In the 2000/01 season, Madrid had to lose Fernando Morientes, who was Raul's ideal partner in Madrid's attacking sector at that time, due to injury.

Del Bosque appointed Guti to replace Morientes. Guti was able to answer that belief by scoring 14 goals in a season, which was Guti's highest record for Real Madrid until 2010.

In 2010, Guti chose to move to Besiktas, but he seemed to be left alone. One thing that is unfair to a player who has given everything for the club. At least for years Guti has been Raul's deputy as captain. In addition, he has made more than 500 appearances for Madrid.

At that time, Guti felt sad and neglected. The player, who retired in 2011, said that he always persisted when players like Zidane came, remained calm when Ronaldo arrived, and welcomed the arrival of the star from the country of three lions, David Beckham.

Even though the galacticos came and went, Guti persisted. This then became a pledge of loyalty Guti to Real Madrid.

In this case, the nickname "extras" was once again so inherent in him. Guti is known as a Santiago Bernabeu legend, but his prestige is no greater than Raul the Prince and Casillas, the successor to the throne, who eventually stepped down as well.

Guti rarely gets to 'the stage', even though 'Los Blancos' is being showered with flattery. Just playing well is not enough for Guti to get the public spotlight. His talents and skills are disguised by the actions of big-name stars.

As if he had an unlucky fate, Guti was often criticized when Madrid played poorly. However, when Madrid made many achievements, Guti did not get praise, even if he was just saying thanks.

Guti's brilliance was not enough to win the hearts of the Madrid public. However, this did not necessarily make Guti hate the club that had raised his name.

Guti remains in love with Real Madrid.

After only a year defending the Turkish club, Guti then decided to retire from the world of football.

Once listed as an assistant coach in the Los Blancos youth team, Guti finally officially coached the second caste club in the Spanish League.

Guti is currently the coach of UD Almeria. He replaced the previous coach, Pedro Emanuel. When introduced to the media crew, Guti admitted that he was very challenged to train Almeria. According to him, Almeria has very qualified players and deserves the best results.

For all that he has done, Guti deserves to be called a legend. Playing for Real Madrid for a long time, Guti has 77 goals and 59 assists. Before deciding to move to Besiktas in 2010, Guti's name was even recorded as Real Madrid's 5000th goal scorer in La Liga and the 500th goal in the Champions League.