12 Facts About Joan Capdevila

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Joan Capdevila Mendez is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left back.

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Joan Capdevila produced similar numbers in his second year, bettering his goal total in the process.

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Joan Capdevila was the habitual first-choice during the domestic League Cup, which Benfica won for the fourth time in a row, and finished the campaign with 12 competitive matches.

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On 27 July 2012, Joan Capdevila agreed on a return to his first professional club Espanyol.

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Joan Capdevila was released alongside Simao Sabrosa on 22 May 2014, after only ten overall appearances in his second season.

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On 16 July 2014, Joan Capdevila signed for NorthEast United FC, as their marquee player ahead of the inaugural Indian Super League season.

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Joan Capdevila changed countries again on 21 January 2015, joining Belgian Pro League's Lierse SK.

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Joan Capdevila returned to the Iberian Peninsula on 1 June 2016, signing for FC Santa Coloma, champions of Andorra's Primera Divisio.

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On 5 July 2017, the 39-year-old Joan Capdevila announced his retirement.

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Joan Capdevila played for Spain at the 2000 Summer Olympics, winning the silver medal and converting his penalty shootout attempt as his team lost the final to Cameroon.

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Joan Capdevila was called up to the squad for Euro 2008, where he featured in all the games save one for the eventual champions.

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Joan Capdevila was among the top ten players of the competition in terms of distance covered, having run 71.79 km.