Joaquín (footballer, born 1981)
Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez (Spanish pronunciation: [xoaˈkin ˈsantʃeθ roˈðɾiɣeθ]; born 21 July 1981), known mononymously as Joaquín, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a right winger.
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Joaquín with Betis in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Los Frailes | |||
| San Luis | |||
| 1997–1999 | Betis | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2000 | Betis B | 27 | (2) |
| 2000–2006 | Betis | 218 | (32) |
| 2006–2011 | Valencia | 158 | (18) |
| 2011–2013 | Málaga | 57 | (6) |
| 2013–2015 | Fiorentina | 49 | (4) |
| 2015–2023 | Betis | 227 | (24) |
| Total | 736 | (86) | |
| International career | |||
| 1999–2000 | Spain U18 | 4 | (0) |
| 2001 | Spain U21 | 7 | (0) |
| 2002–2007 | Spain | 51 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He was best known for his pace and acceleration, as well as excellent dribbling and crossing ability. During his career, he was mainly associated with Betis and Valencia, appearing in a joint-record 622 La Liga matches over 20 seasons and scoring 77 goals while winning the Copa del Rey with both clubs (twice with the former). He also represented Málaga in the competition, signing with Fiorentina from Italy in 2013.
Joaquín was capped for Spain on 51 occasions, representing the nation in two World Cups and Euro 2004.
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