Joan Capdevila
Spanish footballer and World Cup champion
Born
February 3rd, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional footballer participated in La Liga primarily with Deportivo de La Coruña and Villarreal. Played as a left-back and became prominent in the international scene with the Spanish national team. Achieved significant success, including winning UEFA Euro 2008 and the FIFA World Cup in 2010. His career also included stints in various clubs worldwide, contributing to teams in the top leagues across Europe.
Winning FIFA World Cup 2010 with Spain
Winning UEFA Euro 2008 with Spain
Playing for Deportivo de La Coruña and Villarreal
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