About José Luis Capón
Lived 1948 – 2020 (aged 72). José Luis Capón was a Spanish association football player.
José Luis Capón González (6 February 1948 – 29 March 2020) was a Spanish footballer from Madrid.
He played for Atlético Madrid between 1970 and 1980, winning the Spanish League in 1973 and 1977, the Spanish Cup in 1976, and the Intercontinental Cup in 1974. He played in the 1974 European Cup Final, which Atlético lost.
He died on 29 March 2020 at the age of 72 from pneumonia resulting from COVID-19.
International goals + # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 12 October 1975 Sarrià, Barcelona, Spain 2–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 1976 qualifying
Honours Atlético Madrid Intercontinental Cup: 1974 Spanish League: 1972–73, 1976–77 Spanish Cup: 1975–76
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Who was José Luis Capón?
Spanish footballer (1948–2020)
When was José Luis Capón born?
José Luis Capón was born on 6 February 1948 in Madrid.
When did José Luis Capón die?
José Luis Capón died on 29 March 2020 in Madrid.
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José Luis Capón was an association football player.
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José Luis Capón was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Luis Capón. https://biography.guide/jose-luis-capon/
MLA: "José Luis Capón." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-luis-capon/.
Chicago: "José Luis Capón." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-luis-capon/.
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