Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez (Spanish pronunciation: ; born 21 July 1981), known mononymously as Joaquín, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a right winger.
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 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.
Spanish Copa del Rey 2021-2022 Betis | Spanish Copa del Rey 2007-2008 Valencia | Spanish Copa del Rey 2004-2005 Betis |
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