The attacker’s plans have changed to make history
The attacker of the 40 springs and captain of the Betisis close to making history in the first division of Spanish football, of course we refer to Joaquin Sanchez. The veteran but talented player has achieved an enviable record, which not even players like Leo Messi either Cristiano Ronaldo they achieved while playing in LaLiga Santander.
Although the rightmost He has already broken a very important record, he still has one very close, but obviously he needs more games. That means his retirement will be postponed and he will most likely continue to play with him. Betic club At least for one more season. This has cheered the green and white fans which is happy to have one more campaign for its eternal captain.
What is the record that Joaquín broke with Betis and the one that remains to be fulfilled?
The long-time striker played the last minutes of the match against Real Madrid this Friday, and reached his 600th match in the first division. The record has remained with the name of Joaquín, as the field player with the most matches in the highest category of Spanish football. The joy took possession of the attacker, but also of all the Beticism that he celebrated as if it were a victory for Betis.
Although Joaquín has been reflected not only in the history of the Heliopolitan club but in that of the Spanish league as well, there is still one last record to meet. Being the footballer with the most matches in the first division, and that record belongs to goalkeeper Andoni Zubizarreta. The legendary goalkeeper has 622 matches played with different teams in Spain to his credit.
22 games separate Joaquín from a new record at Betis and in LaLiga Santander
The attacker from Cadiz is the field player with the most games, but Zubizarreta is the footballer with the most games. If Joaquín plays 23 matches next season, he will break the record of the goalkeeper who went through teams like Valencia, Barcelona, Athletic and Alavés. The winger wants to but has doubts about his physique, even so he wants to try.
“Who was going to tell me. For me the numbers are secondary, but getting a figure like this is important. I’m going to try to catch Zubizarreta, although competing at 41 years old means a lot of sacrifice. For me, it is an honor to continue competing and enjoying football” commented the striker with the most appearances in LaLiga Santander with great enthusiasm.