Spanish Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a former Spanish handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of

Is a former Spanish handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.In 1972 he was part of the Spanish team which finished fifteenth in the Olympic tournament. He played four matches and scored eight goals.

Spanish basketball player, considered one of the greatest Small forwards ever to play in Europe, an

Spanish basketball player, considered one of the greatest Small forwards ever to play in Europe, and who played all his career in FC Barcelona.

Is a retired Spanish basketball player, considered one of the greatest small forwards ever to play i

Is a retired Spanish basketball player, considered one of the greatest small forwards ever to play in Europe. Named Mister Europa Player of the Year in 1984, he played all his career in FC Barcelona.

Was a Spanish football (soccer) player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a member of t

Was a Spanish football (soccer) player who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Spanish team, which won the silver medal in the football tournament.

Is a former professional tennis player from Spain, best remembered for being Spain Davis Cup team ca

Is a former professional tennis player from Spain, best remembered for being Spain Davis Cup team captain along Jordi Arrese and Josep Perlas when Spain won its second Davis Cup title, in 2004.

Is a former freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his na

Is a former freestyle swimmer from Spain, who competed at two consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1996. There he finished in 30th and 33rd position in the 50m and 100m Freestyle.

Is a former professional road racing cyclist. He was a professional rider from 1995 to 2006.In 2006

Is a former professional road racing cyclist. He was a professional rider from 1995 to 2006.In 2006 Eneco Tour of Benelux he had an hematocrit above 50 before the start of stage 5 and he was suspended for 15 days.

Is the reigning King of Spain.Juan Carlos was designated King according to the law of succession pro

Is the reigning King of Spain.Juan Carlos was designated King according to the law of succession promulgated by Franco. He successfully oversaw the transition of Spain from dictatorship to parliamentary democracy. Polls from 2000 show that he is widely approved of by Spaniards.[1] In 2008 he was considered the most popular leader in all Ibero-America.

Nicknamed "La Bomba" (The Bomb), is a Spanish basketball player. The 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) [1] [2] and

Nicknamed "La Bomba" (The Bomb), is a Spanish basketball player. The 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) [1] [2] and 79 kg (175 lb) shooting guard currently plays with FC Barcelona of the Euroleague.

Is a Guatemalan football striker and the second highest goalscorer in the history of the Guatemala n

Is a Guatemalan football striker and the second highest goalscorer in the history of the Guatemala national team behind Carlos Ruiz.Plata has played all of his professional club career for CSD Municipal and is also the all-time top goalscorer for that club; he has broken virtually every scoring record associated with professional football in Guatemala, and as of January 2009 he is one of world's active goalscorer.

Is a Spanish épée fencer.

Is a Spanish épée fencer.

A former Spanish footballer.During his club career, forward Juanele played for Sporting de Gijón (1

A former Spanish footballer.During his club career, forward Juanele played for Sporting de Gijón (1991-1994), CD Tenerife (1994-1999), Real Zaragoza (1999-2004), Terrassa FC (2004-2005) and Real Avilés Industrial (2005-06).

Was a Spanish–Cuban chess master, champion of Cuba immediately preceding José Capablanca.Corzo em

Was a Spanish–Cuban chess master, champion of Cuba immediately preceding José Capablanca.Corzo emigrated to Cuba in 1887. He studied under Pichardo and became Champion of the Havana Chess Club. He is best known for losing to Capablanca (4–3, 6 draws) in 1901 during that great player's meteoric rise, when Capablanca had just turned 13. But Corzo was a force in Cuban chess in his own right.

Was a Spanish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Spanish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.

An Argentine-Spanish actor.Botto started acting at the age of 5 in his first role in Juego De Poder.

An Argentine-Spanish actor.Botto started acting at the age of 5 in his first role in Juego De Poder. With 37 films under his belt, he is a very accomplished and highly acclaimed actor in Spain. His role in the 1999 film Sobreviviré (I will survive) got him not only more national recognition but also at a global level, with the film dubbed into numerous languages and dialects. It was a hard-hitting film about a woman who falls in love with a man who is, though unknown to her, homosexual. Botto's career as an actor has taken him beyond the big screen and onto the stage staring in several critically acclaimed plays in Spain

Was a Guatemalan writer.

Was a Guatemalan writer.

A former Spanish professional footballer.Carlitos was a speedy forward who was best known for his st

A former Spanish professional footballer.Carlitos was a speedy forward who was best known for his stints with Sevilla FC and RCD Mallorca. He also represented Hércules CF.

Is a Spanish former professional road racing cyclist and directeur sportif. During his career he won

Is a Spanish former professional road racing cyclist and directeur sportif. During his career he won four stages at the Vuelta a España, as well as the Mountains classification in 1980.

Was a famous Spanish athlete, but resident in France -where he died in a car accident- since childho

Was a famous Spanish athlete, but resident in France -where he died in a car accident- since childhood. He was a bodybuilder of international stature, and he won the Mr. Universe title in London in 1952. In 1952 in the evening that was held at the Scala T

Is a Spanish handball player, currently playing for Barcelona.He participated at the 2008 summer Oly

Is a Spanish handball player, currently playing for Barcelona.He participated at the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Spain national handball team. The team won a bronze medal, defeating Croatia.

Played amateur and professional tennis in the 1960s and 1970s. He was ranked as high as No. 32 in th

Played amateur and professional tennis in the 1960s and 1970s. He was ranked as high as No. 32 in the world in singles on the ATP Rankings (achieving that ranking on April 8, 1975).

Was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward for Atlético Madrid, Burgos CF, Real Madrid, CD Málaga and Spain. He was also briefly coach at CP Mérida before he died in a road accident. During his Real career, Juanito wore the number 7 shirt and Real supporters still sing "Illa, Illa, Illa... Juanito Maravilla" ("Wonderfull Juanito") during the seventh minute of games in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

A Spanish footballer who currently plays as a central defender for Real Betis and Spain. He is also

A Spanish footballer who currently plays as a central defender for Real Betis and Spain. He is also the current team captain.A player of physical display, Juanito is also noted for his superb aerial ability.After taking his first steps as a professional with the B-side of hometown Cádiz CF, Juanito transferred to neighbours Real Betis Balompié in 1997, appearing 3 s

Is a Spanish archer and Olympic champion.

Is a Spanish archer and Olympic champion.

A former Spanish footballer. He played for Real Madrid between 1982 and 1985.He played 4 times for t

A former Spanish footballer. He played for Real Madrid between 1982 and 1985.He played 4 times for the Spain national football team.[1