Joaquín Sánchez facts for kids
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez | ||
Date of birth | 21 July 1981 | ||
Place of birth | El Puerto de Santa María, Spain | ||
Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team
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Valencia | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000-2006 2006- |
Real Betis Balompié Valencia |
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International career | |||
2002-2007 | Spain | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Joaquín Sánchez (born 21 July 1981) is a famous Spanish football player. He is known for his exciting style of play. Joaquín plays as a Midfielder and has spent many years with top clubs. He is currently playing for Valencia.
Joaquín's Club Journey
Joaquín started his professional football journey with Real Betis Balompié. He joined their youth team and quickly moved up. He played for the senior team from 2000 to 2006. During his time at Betis, he became a key player. He helped the team achieve great things. This included winning the Copa del Rey in 2005. He was a fan favorite because of his speed and dribbling skills.
Moving to Valencia
In 2006, Joaquín moved to Valencia. This was a big step in his career. He continued to show his talent in the La Liga league. At Valencia, he helped the team win another Copa del Rey in 2008. He played many games for Valencia. He was always a threat to opposing teams. His crosses and goals were very important.
Playing for Spain
Joaquín also played for the Spanish national team. He represented his country from 2002 to 2007. He played in major international tournaments. These included the 2002 FIFA World Cup and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Playing for your country is a huge honor. Joaquín showed his skills on the world stage. He was part of a strong Spanish team.
See also
In Spanish: Joaquín Sánchez para niños