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.

Joaquín
Joaquín with Betis in 2022
Personal information
Full name Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez
Date of birth (1981-07-21) 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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