Iván de la Peña
Spanish footballer and Barcelona midfielder
Born
May 6th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional footballer, played primarily as a midfielder. Joined Barcelona's youth system and debuted for the first team in 1995. Contributed to the team's success during his tenure, including winning several domestic league titles. Later played for various clubs including Lazio and Espanyol, returning to Espanyol for a second stint. Demonstrated technical skill and vision on the pitch throughout a career spanning over two decades.
Won La Liga with FC Barcelona
Played in UEFA Champions League matches
Represented Spain at international level
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