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|countryofbirth = [[Spain]] |
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|currentclub = [[Valencia CF]] |
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|position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Right Winger]] |
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|years = [[1999]]-[[2006]] </br> [[2006]]- |
|years = [[1999]]-[[2006]] </br> [[2006]]- |
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|clubs = [[Real Betis]] </br> [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] </br> |
|clubs = [[Real Betis]] </br> [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] </br> |
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|caps(goals) = 216 (32) <br /> 57 (8) <br /> |
|caps(goals) = 216 (32) <br /> 57 (8) <br /> |
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|nationalyears = [[2002]]-[[Present (time)|Present]] |
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|nationalteam = [[Spain national football team|Spain]] |
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'''Joaquín''', full name '''Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez''', (born [[July 21]], [[1981]] in [[El Puerto de Santa María]], [[Cádiz (province)|Cádiz]]) is a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[football (soccer)|footballer]], currently playing for [[Millwall FC|London]]. He is a right [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]], Famed and most notable for his bursts of explosive speed, superb technique, potent dribbling ability and dangerous crossing. |
'''Joaquín''', full name '''Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez''', (born [[July 21]], [[1981]] in [[El Puerto de Santa María]], [[Cádiz (province)|Cádiz]]) is a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[football (soccer)|footballer]], currently playing for [[Millwall FC|London]]. He is a right [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]], Famed and most notable for his bursts of explosive speed, superb technique, potent dribbling ability and dangerous crossing. |
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He is the most expensive signing in the history of Millwall FC, with a club record fee of £25m. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Revision as of 12:39, 15 February 2008
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Valencia CF | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of November 15 2006 | |||
Joaquín, full name Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez, (born July 21, 1981 in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz) is a Spanish footballer, currently playing for London. He is a right winger, Famed and most notable for his bursts of explosive speed, superb technique, potent dribbling ability and dangerous crossing.
Career
Real Betis
During the 1999-00 season, Joaquín played 26 games for Real Betis B, scoring 2 goals. He then played 38 games, scoring 3 goals, in the Real Betis first team in the Segunda División during the 2000-01 season. Betis were promoted the same season.
Joaquín made over 180 appearances in La Liga and scored 29 goals in his following five seasons with Real Betis. He also scored 3 goals in the Copa del Rey. He was a consistent assister of goals for Real Betis, assisting over 50 goals in five La Liga seasons. Joaquín played in two third round qualifying Champions League matches, as well as 6 group stages matches in 2005, including a 1-0 triumph over Chelsea and a 0-0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield. Joaquín also made 9 UEFA Cup appearances in his career, scoring one goal.
Joaquín won his first and only medal for Real Betis during the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna at the Vicente Calderón stadium, on June 11 2005. Joaquín played the full ninety minutes plus thirty minutes of extra time as Betis won 2-1. Joaquín was instrumental in their success.
On May 25 2006, Joaquín confirmed that he was considering leaving Real Betis, admitting that he would welcome a move to the the Premiership in the summer, although La Liga would be his preferred option. However, on July 27 2006 following a discussion with Joaquín, Real Betis chairman José León stated that Joaquin had convinced him that he would stay at Real Betis for another year. "It has surprised me a lot,” he admitted. “I came to convince him and on the contrary, he has convinced me", stated José León.[1] Then, during mid-August, Joaquín shocked los béticos by declaring in a press conference his intentions to leave Real Betis.
Valencia CF
Joaquín finally made his big move to a big club by joining the Spanish giants Valencia CF, he was thought to have moved to Valencia in early August 2006 for €15.0 million, along with a swap deal that included Regueiro. However, some difficulties in the payment appeared, along with Regueiro's insistence in staying at Valencia, which meant that the transfer was delayed.
A bid of €25.0 million was later accepted. Joaquín was loaned to Albacete as punishment by Manuel Ruiz de Lopera, due to Joaquín taking a certain percentage of the transfer fee. Manuel Ruiz de Lopera used a clause in Joaquín's contract whereby he could be loaned to any club if it was decided by Real Betis. Joaquín went to Albacete using his own transport and to prove that he went to the club he had himself photographed by operatives working nearby. The switch to Albacete was then cancelled.
Joaquín then officially moved to Valencia in late August 2006 for €25.0 million, having sorted out financial dealings with Manuel Ruiz de Lopera, signing a five year contract, with the choice of a further one year extension.
He received a very good reception from home Real Betis fans in their 2-1 over Valencia on January 28, 2007. Joaquin appeared as a substitute during the match.
International team
Joaquín was a member of the Spanish squad at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Although he was injured, he took but missed the crucial penalty which led to their elimination from the competition against South Korea in the quarter-finals. However, he played again for Spain at Euro 2004 and also at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Honours
Copa del Rey: 2005
Club career statistics
Including domestic cup and European games.
| Season | Team | Country | Division | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/00 | Real Betis |  Spain |
1 | ? | ? | ? |
| 00/01 | Real Betis | Spain |
2 | ? | ? | ? |
| 01/02 | Real Betis | Spain |
1 | ? | 4 | 9 |
| 02/03 | Real Betis | Spain |
1 | ? | 11 | 12 |
| 03/04 | Real Betis | Spain |
1 | ? | 8 | 12 |
| 04/05 | Real Betis | Spain |
1 | ? | 5 | 15 |
| 05/06 | Real Betis | Spain |
1 | ? | 3 | 9 |
| 06/07 | Valencia CF | Spain |
1 | 45 | 5 | 5 |
| 07/08 | Valencia CF | Spain |
1 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Trivia
- According to Betis president José León, Joaquín had a buy-out clause in his contract of €60.0 million.
- As a teenager, Joaquín's idols were Michael Laudrup, bullfighter Curro Torres and flamenco legend Camarón de la Isla.
- During the 2004-05 La Liga season, Joaquín did not miss one league appearance for Real Betis.
- Joaquín wore shirt number 17 during his entire Real Betis career. He also wears the number on international duty.
- The player he most admires is Luís Figo. Joaquín claims to possess several of his shirts.
- Is married and has a daughter named Daniela who's name he has tattooed inside of his forearm.
- Joaquin is effectionatley known as "big joaq" in some areas to his fans.
- Rumours have circulated that Joaquin was breast fed until he was six-teen years old. This has not been confirmed by Joaquin himself.
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