Joan Cañellas facts for kids
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| Full name | Joan Cañellas Reixach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 30 September 1986 Santa Maria de Palautordera, Spain |
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| Nationality | Spanish | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Left back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2004–2005
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BM Granollers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2005–2008
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FC Barcelona | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2008–2009
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BM Granollers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2009–2011
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BM Ciudad Real | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2011–2013
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Atlético Madrid | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2013–2014
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HSV Hamburg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2014–2016
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THW Kiel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2016–2018
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RK Vardar | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2018–2021
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SC Pick Szeged | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2021–2024
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Kadetten Schaffhausen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2008-??
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Spain | 237 | (570) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Joan Cañellas Reixach (born on September 30, 1986) is a Spanish former handball player. He was known for his powerful shots and smart plays as a left back.
Cañellas was a top scorer at the 2014 European Championship in Denmark. He scored 50 goals for Spain in that tournament.
Away from the handball court, Joan also studied to become a pharmacist. He comes from a family of pharmacists, with six family members working in that field.
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Joan Cañellas: A Handball Star
Joan Cañellas started his professional handball journey in 2004. He played for many famous clubs in Spain and other countries. He was a key player for both his club teams and the Spanish national team.
Playing for Spain
Cañellas was a very important player for the Spanish national team. He played in many big tournaments, including the Olympic Games. He helped Spain win several medals at the World and European Championships.
He won two gold medals at the European Championships in 2018 and 2020. He also helped Spain win a gold medal at the 2013 World Championship. These wins show how important he was to his national team.
Club Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Joan Cañellas played for some of the best handball clubs in Europe. He won many titles with these teams.
- FC Barcelona: He won the Spanish Liga and Spanish Cup early in his career.
- BM Ciudad Real: Here, he won more Spanish titles and the Super Globe.
- BM Atlético Madrid: He continued winning cups and the Super Globe with this team.
- THW Kiel: In Germany, he won the Handball-Bundesliga, a major league title.
- RK Vardar: This was a very successful period! He won the EHF Champions League in 2017, which is the biggest club competition in European handball. He also won many titles in North Macedonia.
- SC Pick Szeged: In Hungary, he helped his team win the Hungarian League.
- Kadetten Schaffhausen: He finished his career in Switzerland, winning the Swiss Handball League multiple times.
Individual Achievements
Joan Cañellas was not just a team player; he also received individual awards. He was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the SEHA League Final Four in 2017. This shows his skill and impact on the game.
Images for kids
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Cañellas with Spain in 2013
See also
In Spanish: Joan Cañellas para niños
