Iván de la Peña: Biography, Facts and Career
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Iván de la Peña López (Spanish pronunciation: [iˈβan delaˈpeɲa]; born 6 May 1976) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. Having started out at Barcelona, he closed out his 18-year senior career, where he earned the nicknames El Pequeño Buda ('Little Buddha') and Lo Pelat ('The Shaven One') due to his shaven head and small stature, at neighbouring Espanyol, amassing La Liga totals of 269 games and 19 goals. He won the 2005–06 Copa del Rey with the latter club, and several others with the former. De la Peña earned caps for Spain in 2005.
Quick facts about Iván de la Peña
- Full name: Iván de la Peña
- Born: 1976-05-06
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q317004
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Who is Iván de la Peña?
Iván de la Peña López (Spanish pronunciation: [iˈβan delaˈpeɲa]; born 6 May 1976) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. Having started out at Barcelona, he closed out his 18-year senior career, where he earned the nicknames El Pequeño Buda ('Little Buddha') and Lo Pelat ('The Shaven One') due to his shaven head and small stature, at neighbouring Espanyol, amassing La Liga totals of 269 games and 19 goals.
What nationality is Iván de la Peña?
Iván de la Peña is Spain.
When was Iván de la Peña born?
Iván de la Peña was born on 1976-05-06.
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