About
Joan Capdevila Méndez is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left-back. Known for his defensive solidity and attacking contributions, Capdevila had a successful career playing for clubs in Spain and abroad. He's played for Atletico Madrid, Deportivo La Coruña, Villarreal, and Benfica. Capdevila was also a key member of the Spanish national team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2008.
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Career Timeline
1998D$0.1M
Atletico Debut
Starts at Atletico Madrid.
2000C▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Deportivo Move
Gains recognition.
2007B▲$2M+$1.5M
Villarreal Transfer
Becomes a key player.
2008A▲$4M+$2M
Euro 2008 Champion
Wins Euro 2008.
2010A$6M+$2M
World Cup Winner
Wins World Cup.
2011C▼▼$7M+$1M
Benfica move
Move to Portugal
2016C$9M+$2M
Retirement
Ends career.
2026C$10M+$1M
Retired Legend
World Cup and Euro winner.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026