Andrés Junquera

Andrés Avelino Zapico Junquera (23 April 1946 – 6 May 2019) was a Spanish professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper.

Andrés Junquera
Andrés Junquera (1971).jpg
Junquera in 1971
Personal information
Full nameAndrés Avelino Zapico Junquera
Date of birth(1946-04-23)23 April 1946
Place of birthLa Felguera, Spain
Date of death6 May 2019(2019-05-06) (aged 73)
Place of deathRiaño, Asturias, Spain
Height1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1964–1966Langreo28(0)
1966–1975Real Madrid56(0)
1975–1978Zaragoza43(0)
Total127(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Junquera was born in La Felguera. He played for Langreo, Real Madrid and Zaragoza. He won many honours with Real Madrid. Trophies he won during his time at the club include five La Liga titles, three Copa del Rey and the Ricardo Zamora Trophy in the 1967–68 season. He retired due to injury in 1978, at the age of 32.

Junquera died of a heart attack on 6 May 2019 in Riaño, Asturias. He was 73.[1]

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