Jesús María Pereda 1938 – 2011

Biography

Jesús María Pereda was born on June 15, 1938, in Medina de Pomar, a town in the Castile and León region of Spain. He devoted his life to football, building a career that spanned both playing and management roles throughout his years in the sport. His contributions to Spanish football reflected a deep passion for the game and a commitment to its development during a significant era of the sport’s growth in Spain.

Throughout his career, Pereda worked in various capacities within the football world, bringing experience and dedication to each role he held. His work as both a player and manager allowed him to influence the sport across multiple generations, contributing to teams and players during his time in professional football.

Jesús María Pereda passed away on September 27, 2011, in Barcelona at the age of 73, following a battle with cancer. He left behind a legacy connected to Spanish football, remembered for his involvement in the sport he loved throughout his lifetime.