José Luis Capón facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Luis Capón González | ||
| Date of birth | 6 February 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Date of death | 29 March 2020 (aged 72) | ||
| Place of death | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Plus Ultra | |||
| 1969–1970 | Reyfra | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1970–1980 | Atlético Madrid | 200 | (6) |
| 1971–1972 | → Burgos (loan) | 32 | (2) |
| 1980–1981 | Elche | 32 | (2) |
| Total | 264 | (10) | |
| National team | |||
| 1971 | Spain U23 | 1 | (0) |
| 1969–1972 | Spain amateur | 6 | (0) |
| 1973–1977 | Spain | 13 | (1) |
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José Luis Capón González (born February 6, 1948 – died March 29, 2020) was a famous Spanish footballer. He was from Madrid, Spain.
He played as a defender for Atlético Madrid for ten years, from 1970 to 1980. During this time, he helped his team win many important titles. He also played for the Spanish national team.
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Who Was José Luis Capón?
José Luis Capón was born in Madrid, Spain. He started his football journey in youth teams like Plus Ultra and Reyfra. These teams helped him develop his skills before he joined bigger clubs.
He became well-known for his strong defending and dedication on the field. His career was mostly spent with one of Spain's top clubs, Atlético Madrid.
Playing for Atlético Madrid
Capón joined Atlético Madrid in 1970 and quickly became a key player. He spent a short time on loan at Burgos in 1971-1972, gaining more experience. After that, he returned to Atlético Madrid and stayed there until 1980.
During his time with Atlético, the team achieved great success. They won the Spanish League twice, in 1973 and 1977. They also won the Spanish Cup in 1976.
One of his biggest achievements was winning the Intercontinental Cup in 1974. This is a special trophy played between the best club teams from Europe and South America. He also played in the 1974 European Cup Final, which Atlético Madrid unfortunately lost.
His International Career
José Luis Capón also represented his country, Spain, in football. He played for the Spain U23 team and the Spain amateur team early in his career.
Later, he played for the main Spanish national team between 1973 and 1977. He played 13 matches for Spain and scored one goal.
Trophies and Wins
José Luis Capón won several important trophies during his career, mostly with Atlético Madrid:
- Intercontinental Cup: 1974
- Spanish League: 1972–73, 1976–77
- Spanish Cup: 1975–76
A Sad Farewell
José Luis Capón passed away on March 29, 2020, at the age of 72. He died from pneumonia, which was caused by COVID-19. He is remembered as a legendary defender for Atlético Madrid and a respected figure in Spanish football.
