Ferran Olivella passes away
He played for FC Barcelona from 1956 to 1969, and also served as a director for the Club's Players' Foundation and Association
Ferran Olivella has passed away at the age of 86 years old. Olivella played for FC Barcelona from 1956 to 1969, and later became a director for the Club's Players' Foundation and Association.
As a player he was a tremendous defender from a young age, and he played a key role in the FC Barcelona youth side's promotion to the first division during the 1955/56 season.
He soon became first choice in his position and went on to captain the Spanish team to the 1964 European Championship title against the USSR. He also served as a director under José Luis Núñez from 1989 to 1993.
