Juan Epitié
Equatorial Guinean association football player
Juan Epitié: profile
Juan Epitié (born 12 October 1976 in Manresa, Spain) is a retired Equatoguinean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Epitié made the step into senior football with Palamós CF in 1995. He played for 16 clubs in 4 countries since 1995. His most appearances came at Real Madrid Castilla (1998–2000), where he made 42 appearances and scored 15 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 272 appearances and 74 goals.
At international level, Epitié represented Equatorial Guinea (2003–2008). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Sierra Leone on 1 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Manresa has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Rubén Epitié and Kautar Azraf.
Nationality explained: Why does Juan Epitié play for Equatorial Guinea?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 27)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 31 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Spain, Israel, People's Republic of China and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (74 in 272)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 38% of Equatoguinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Vilanova Geltru FC (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Shola Ameobi, Genoveva Añonman and Felício Milson (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1997 |  Palamós CF |
Tercera División | 39 | 19 |
| 1997 | CD Castellón |
LaLiga 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 1998 | Getafe CF |
La Liga | 15 | 2 |
| 1998–2000 | Real Madrid Castilla |
Primera Federación | 42 | 15 |
| 2000–2002 | Deportivo Alavés B |
Tercera Federación | 29 | 10 |
| 2001–2002 | Recreativo de Huelva |
Segunda División B | 29 | 5 |
| 2002–2003 | Palamós CF |
Tercera División | 16 | 4 |
| 2003 |  F.C. Ashdod |
Israeli Premier League | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C. |
Liga Leumit | 0 | 0 |
| 2003–2004 | Racing de Santander |
La Liga | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | Burgos CF |
LaLiga 2 | 17 | 8 |
| 2004–2005 | Deportivo Alavés |
La Liga | 20 | 3 |
| 2005–2006 | CD Castellón |
LaLiga 2 | 16 | 2 |
| 2006 |  Guangzhou City F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 |  California Victory |
USL First Division | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | Deportivo Alavés |
La Liga | 0 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 | Lorca Deportiva CF |
Segunda División B | 28 | 4 |
| 2009 | Vilanova Geltru FC |
Primera Catalana | – | – |
| — | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol |
La Liga | – | – |
| Total | 272 | 74 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2008 |  Equatorial Guinea |
Senior | – | 4 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jun 2008 | Equatorial Guinea 2–0 Sierra Leone | 57 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Juan Epitié?
Juan Epitié was born on 12 October 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Juan Epitié born?
Juan Epitié was born in Manresa, Spain.
Which national team does Juan Epitié play for?
Juan Epitié played international football for Equatorial Guinea.
Which clubs has Juan Epitié played for?
Juan Epitié's recorded clubs are Palamós CF, CD Castellón, Getafe CF, Real Madrid Castilla, Deportivo Alavés B, Recreativo de Huelva, F.C. Ashdod, Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv F.C., Racing de Santander, Burgos CF, Deportivo Alavés and Guangzhou City F.C. among others.
How tall is Juan Epitié?
Juan Epitié is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Juan Epitié play?
Juan Epitié played as a midfielder.