Juan Francisco García facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Juan Francisco García García | ||
| Date of birth | 15 July 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Rafelbuñol, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
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Current team
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AEK Athens | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1994-1997 1997-1999 1999-2004 2004-2006 2005-2006 2006-2008 2008- |
Levante Valencia Celta Vigo Beşiktaş →Ajax (loan) Real Zaragoza AEK Athens |
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| International career | |||
| 2000-2003 | Spain | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Juan Francisco García, often called Juanfran, is a Spanish former professional football player. He was born on July 15, 1976. Juanfran played as a defender, usually on the left side of the field. He was known for his strong defense and ability to help in attack. He played for many different clubs during his career, including teams in Spain, Turkey, the Netherlands, and Greece.
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Juanfran's Football Journey
Juanfran started his football career in Spain. He began playing for Levante in 1994. He spent three years there, learning and improving his skills as a young defender.
Playing for Big Spanish Clubs
After his time at Levante, Juanfran moved to Valencia, a bigger club in Spain. He played for Valencia for two seasons, from 1997 to 1999. This was an important step in his career, as he got to play in Spain's top league, La Liga.
In 1999, Juanfran joined Celta Vigo, where he spent five successful years until 2004. This was one of the longest periods he stayed with a single club. During his time at Celta Vigo, he played in many matches and even scored a few goals.
Adventures Abroad
After playing in Spain for many years, Juanfran decided to try playing football in other countries. In 2004, he moved to Turkey to play for Beşiktaş. He played there for one season.
In 2005, he went on loan to Ajax, a famous club in the Netherlands. Playing for Ajax gave him experience in a different league and with a different style of football.
After his time abroad, Juanfran returned to Spain in 2006 to play for Real Zaragoza. He played for Zaragoza for two seasons before moving to Greece in 2008. He joined AEK Athens, where he continued his professional career.
Representing Spain
Juanfran also had the honor of playing for the Spanish national team. He played for Spain from 2000 to 2003. During this time, he played in 11 international matches. He was part of the Spanish squad that played in the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan. It is a big achievement for any player to represent their country in such a major tournament.
