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Santiago Cañizares

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José Santiago Cañizares Ruiz (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse sanˈtjaɣo kaɲiˈθaɾes ˈrwiθ]; born 18 December 1969) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. A product of Real Madrid's youth academies, he eventually joined the first team but proved unable to establish himself there, being loaned out twice. He moved to Valencia in 1998, appearing in 418 official matches over the next decade and winning several major titles, including two La Liga championships and the 2004 UEFA Cup. Cañizares represented Spain in three World Cups and as many European Championships, and won a gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Santiago Cañizares is the 735th most popular soccer player (down from 574th in 2019), the 673rd most popular biography from Spain (down from 636th in 2019) and the 54th most popular Spanish Soccer Player.

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Among SOCCER PLAYERS

Among soccer players, Santiago Cañizares ranks 735 out of 21,273. Before him are David Ginola, Aad de Mos, Leovegildo Lins da Gama Júnior, Christian Karembeu, Dino Sani, and Jorge Campos. After him are John Charles, Steven Gerrard, Zózimo, Teruki Miyamoto, Jimmy Greaves, and Alejandro Scopelli.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1969, Santiago Cañizares ranks 62. Before him are Timothy D. Snyder, Predrag Mijatović, Petteri Orpo, Jason Bateman, Dana International, and Giorgi Margvelashvili. After him are Julia Ann, Anne Heche, Pauley Perrette, Prince Joachim of Denmark, Goldust, and Triple H.

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In Spain

Among people born in Spain, Santiago Cañizares ranks 673 out of 3,355. Before him are Moses de León (1250), Adolfo Nicolás (1936), Don Juan Manuel (1282), Julio González (1876), Abraham bar Hiyya (1070), and Juan José Omella (1946). After him are Salomé (1939), Ana de Mendoza, Princess of Eboli (1540), Antonio de Torres Jurado (1817), José Zorrilla (1817), Álvaro del Portillo (1914), and Leopoldo Alas (1852).

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Among SOCCER PLAYERS In Spain

Among soccer players born in Spain, Santiago Cañizares ranks 54. Before him are Lorenzo Fernández (1900), Isco (1992), Jacinto Quincoces (1905), Dani Carvajal (1992), Rodri (1996), and Jesús Navas (1985). After him are Pirri (1945), Pahiño (1923), Antonio de la Cruz (1947), Txiki Begiristain (1964), Fernando Morientes (1976), and Pedro (1987).

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