About Joaquín Valle
Lived 1916 – 1980 (aged 64). Joaquín Valle was a Spanish association football player.
Joaquín Valle Benítez (18 April 1916 – 24 December 1980) was a Spanish professional football striker known mainly for his stint with French club OGC Nice.
Career Valle was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. Along with his brother Luis, he joined OGC Nice in 1937 during the club's off-season. He spent a decade at the club becoming Nice's all-time leading goalscorer. In league matches, Valle scored 186 goals in 229 appearances. In total with the team, he scored 339 goals in 407 appearances. In July 1948, Valle left the club to return to Spain and played for RCD Español.
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Who was Joaquín Valle?
Footballer (1916-1980)
When was Joaquín Valle born?
Joaquín Valle was born on 18 April 1916 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
When did Joaquín Valle die?
Joaquín Valle died on 23 December 1980.
What was Joaquín Valle's occupation?
Joaquín Valle was an association football player.
What nationality was Joaquín Valle?
Joaquín Valle was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joaquín Valle. https://biography.guide/joaquin-valle-association-football-player/
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