Over the course of 1000 stellar games as a manager Pep Guardiola has become well versed in writing his own unique chapters that now adorn football folklore.
It’s a story that transcends time, trophies and the Catalan’s own beguiling brand of quite beautiful football.
In the wake of the City boss hitting that landmark figure earlier this month, we have produced a special video that illustrates both the sheer scale of Pep’s remarkable career as a manager – and the staggering success that has underpinned it.
A tally of 40 major trophies across 18 seasons overall at Barcelona B, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and City stands testament to Pep’s enduring genius and impact.
Now in his 10th season at the Etihad, Pep is also, by some distance, the Premier League’s longest-serving manager.
And having also chalked up his 550th match in charge of City, Pep’s hunger, work rate and desire continues to inspire all around him…