The Left Back Who Defied Convention The story of Pep Chavarria's journey to Chelsea is a reminder that football values raw talent and perseverance more than conformity.
At 28, Chavarria has finally arrived at one of the world's elite clubs, but his path was far from conventional.
Born in Figueres, Catalonia, Chavarria started out playing for his hometown club before moving to Olot, where he established himself in Spain's lower leagues.