He shone in Barcelona with Pep Guardiola and Messi, now he makes music and won a Grammy

Pep Guardiola created an unforgettable period at FC Barcelona, giving birth to one of the best teams in history that managed to win absolutely everything. In that squad there was a member who was essential for the Culé coach because of what he contributed within the group although today it has nothing to do with football.

José María Pinto was Víctor Valdes' substitute goalkeeper for a good part of FC Barcelona's best period. Very close to Lionel Messi, of whom he became a great friend, he managed to obtain titles of all colors, mainly, a Champions League and three Club World Cups, but his life took a striking turn.

After his professional retirement, José María Pinto dedicated himself fully to art and is a musical singer. His growth within the environment was so great that he managed to win a Latin Grammy award for being one of the engineers who worked on the recording of Niña Pastori's album. This adds a new award to his tremendous showcase.

A circus life

In addition to working in the field of music in a great way, José María Pinto was also linked to art as a producer for the prestigious and emblematic Cirque Du Soleil. The mega event was managed by Lionel Messi, who acquired part of the rights and put his friend as general producer.