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29 / Spain · 2002–2007

Joaquín

RM dribblercreator
Caps · Spain
51
Goals · Spain
4
Life
1981
Clubs
Real Betis Balompié, Valencia CF, Málaga CF
#29
Editorial rank of 33 for Spain
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The evergreen Real Betis legend, still dazzling defenders with his silky wing play and infectious charisma well into his 40s. Career record: 51 caps and 4 goals for Spain; club career at Real Betis Balompié, Valencia CF, Málaga CF.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q294204
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Career record

2000–2006Real Betis Balompié
2006–2011Valencia CF
2011–2013Málaga CF
2013–2015ACF Fiorentina
2015–2023Real Betis Balompié
Spain51 caps, 4 goals

Sources

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Around Joaquín in the almanac

One rank above: Xabi Alonso at #28.

One rank below: Míchel at #30.

Spain's editorial top five: Alfredo Di Stéfano · Andrés Iniesta · Xavi · Iker Casillas · Rodri.

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