Spanish soccer goalkeeper
Born: August 31, 1982
Pepe Reina, born José Manuel Reina Páez on August 31, 1982, in Madrid, Spain, is a highly regarded Spanish goalkeeper known for his consistency, leadership, and excellent shot-stopping abilities. Reina began his professional career with Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, before making his senior debut for the club in 2000. He later moved to Villarreal, where his impressive performances caught the attention of Liverpool.
In 2005, Reina joined Liverpool and quickly became a fan favorite, winning the FA Cup and earning the Premier League Golden Glove award three times. He was known for his penalty-saving prowess and played a crucial role in Liverpool’s Champions League campaigns.
After eight successful seasons at Liverpool, Reina played for Napoli, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, and Aston Villa, among others. He returned to Spain to play for Villarreal and later joined Lazio. Internationally, Reina was part of Spain’s golden generation, winning the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012 and the FIFA World Cup in 2010 as a backup to Iker Casillas.
Beyond his on-field achievements, Reina is celebrated for his charismatic personality and leadership qualities, both on and off the pitch.
Pepe Reina’s 5 most popular quotes
- If I return to Spain someday, Atletico Madrid would be one of my top choices without doubt. It is a club that I have a lot of affection for.
- I consider Liverpool my home, and it will always be like that. It’s what they say: once a Red, always a Red.
- After the Champions League final in 2007… I would never have thought I would have finished my career in Milan!
- My time in England is where I have felt truly like a footballer, and I have put my name among the best players. I’m very proud to have played almost 400 games with Liverpool.
- Logically, if there was a chance to improve and go to a bigger club, it would be a good opportunity, although there are few clubs bigger than Liverpool.
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