Joan Verdú facts for kids
Verdú playing for Catalonia in 2013
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joan Verdú Fernández | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1988–1993 | Poble Sec | ||
| 1993–2002 | Barcelona | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002 | Barcelona C | 19 | (2) |
| 2002–2006 | Barcelona B | 134 | (31) |
| 2004 | Barcelona | 0 | (0) |
| 2006–2009 | Deportivo La Coruña | 85 | (9) |
| 2009–2013 | Espanyol | 144 | (23) |
| 2013–2014 | Betis | 20 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Baniyas | 24 | (10) |
| 2015–2016 | Fiorentina | 5 | (1) |
| 2016 | Levante | 13 | (1) |
| 2017–2019 | Qingdao Huanghai | 66 | (26) |
| 2020–2021 | Montañesa | 24 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | Hospitalet | 32 | (1) |
| Total | 566 | (107) | |
| International career | |||
| 2002 | Spain U20 | 2 | (1) |
| 2006–2016 | Catalonia | 11 | (3) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2022–2023 | Damm (youth) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Joan Verdú Fernández, born on May 5, 1983, is a Spanish former professional footballer. He was a very flexible player who could play in different midfield positions. Joan started his professional journey at Barcelona. However, he spent most of his career playing for their local rivals, Espanyol.
During his time in La Liga, Spain's top football league, he played 262 games and scored 35 goals. He also played for other teams like Deportivo, Betis, and Levante in the same league.
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Joan Verdú's Club Career
Starting at Barcelona
Joan Verdú was born in Barcelona, Catalonia. He grew up playing football in FC Barcelona's youth system. As a senior player, he mostly played for their B team, FC Barcelona Atlètic.
He made his first appearance for the main Barcelona team on October 27, 2004. This was in a cup game against UDA Gramenet. His second and last game for the main team was in the UEFA Champions League against FC Shakhtar Donetsk.
Playing for Deportivo La Coruña
In 2006, Verdú moved to Deportivo de La Coruña. He played regularly for them during the 2006–07 season. He even scored a goal in a 2–0 win against Villarreal CF in February 2007. He had similar success in his second year with the team.
In the 2008–09 season, Verdú became a key player for Deportivo. He often took on the role of creating plays for the team. He also scored seven goals in the league that season.
Moving to Espanyol
After three years with Deportivo, Joan Verdú returned to his home region. He signed a four-year contract with RCD Espanyol as a free agent. He scored against his old team, Deportivo, in September 2009.
He played in most games during his first year with Espanyol. In the following season, he played 37 games and scored five goals. This helped Espanyol finish comfortably in the middle of the league table.
Later Career and Retirement
In the summer of 2013, Verdú joined Real Betis. After his team was relegated from La Liga, he played for several clubs quickly. These included Baniyas Club in the United Arab Emirates, ACF Fiorentina in Italy, and Levante UD back in Spain.
In January 2017, at 33 years old, Verdú moved to China. He joined Qingdao Huanghai FC. He played alongside his Spanish teammate Martí Crespí there. In November 2020, he returned to football in Spain. He signed with CF Montañesa and later played for CE L'Hospitalet.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Joan Verdú had a successful career playing for various clubs. He was known for his ability to play in different midfield roles.
- Deportivo
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2008
- Qingdao Huanghai
- China League One: 2019
See also
In Spanish: Joan Verdú para niños
