Juanito facts for kids

Juanito is a popular name or nickname, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. It means "Little Juan" or "Little John". It's often used as a friendly way to refer to someone named Juan. Many famous people, especially athletes, have been known by this name.

Famous People Named Juanito

Many people around the world have become famous using the name Juanito. Here are some of them:

Football Legends

Football (soccer) is a sport where many players are known by nicknames, and Juanito is a common one!

Juan Gómez González

Juan Gómez González (1954–1992) was a legendary Spanish football player. He was a forward, which means he played at the front of the team to score goals. Juanito played most of his career for Real Madrid, one of the biggest football clubs in the world. He was known for his passion, skill, and never-give-up attitude. He won many titles with Real Madrid, including five Spanish league championships and two UEFA Cups. Fans loved him for his exciting style of play.

Juan Gutiérrez Moreno

Juan Gutiérrez Moreno (born 1976) is another famous Spanish footballer known as Juanito. He was a strong defender, playing at the back to stop the other team from scoring. Juanito played for clubs like Real Betis and Atlético Madrid, and he also represented the Spanish national team. He was part of the Spanish squad that won the European Championship in 2008, a huge achievement for his country! After retiring as a player, he became a football manager.

Other Footballers

• Juan Díaz Sánchez (1948–2013) was a Spanish forward who played for teams like Real Madrid and Burgos CF.
• Juan Antonio Felipe Gallego (born 1961) was a Spanish defender who played for Real Zaragoza and Real Valladolid.
• Juan Francisco Rodríguez Herrera (born 1965) was a Spanish defender and later a manager for several clubs.
• Juan Jesús Gutiérrez Robles (born 1980) is a Spanish defender and midfielder who played for teams like Racing de Santander.

Other Talented Juanitos

The name Juanito isn't just for football players! People with this name have achieved great things in many other fields.

Mountaineering Adventures

Juanito Oiarzabal (born 1956) is a very famous Spanish mountaineer. He is known for being one of the few people in the world to have climbed all 14 of the highest mountains on Earth, known as the "eight-thousanders" (mountains over 8,000 meters or 26,247 feet tall). This is an incredibly difficult and dangerous challenge, showing his amazing courage and determination. He was the sixth person ever to achieve this incredible feat!

Singers and Actors

• Juanito (born 1936) is a French-Algerian singer whose real name is Jean Claude Safrana. He became very popular in Turkey during the 1960s with his unique singing style.
• Juanito Navarro (1924–2011) was a well-known Spanish actor. He appeared in many films and plays, making people laugh with his comedic talent.

Leaders and Public Servants

• Juanito Victor C. Remulla (born 1967), also known as Jonvic Remulla, is a Filipino politician. He has served as the governor of Cavite, a province in the Philippines, working to improve the lives of the people in his region.

See also

In Spanish: Juanito para niños

• San Juanito (disambiguation), various meanings

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