Dona (beach soccer)
{{Short description|Spanish beach soccer player}}
{{family name hatnote|Donaire|López|lang=Spanish}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Dona
| fullname = Francisco Jesús Donaire López
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|08|16|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Granada, Spain
| image = Dona (beach soccer).jpg
| image_size = 240px
| caption = Dona at the 2021 World Cup.
| position = Goalkeeper
| currentclub =
| clubnumber = 1
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| nationalyears1 = 2006– | nationalteam1 = Spain | nationalcaps1 =330 | nationalgoals1 =
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| ntupdate = 9 August 2022{{Cite web |title=Dona sigue aumentado su leyenda en el fútbol playa mundial |last=Pascual |first=Jose |work=Radio Marca |date=8 September 2022 |access-date=5 February 2024 |url= https://www.radiomarcaalmeria.com/2022/08/09/dona-sigue-aumentado-su-leyenda-en-el-futbol-playa-mundial/ |language=es }}
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Francisco Jesús Donaire López (born 16 August 1982), known simply as Dona, is a Spanish beach soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Spain national team. He has appeared at seven editions of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, winning the Golden Glove award in 2013.
Career
Dona was born in Granada but calls Almeria his hometown.{{Cite web |title=Dona, elegido "Guante de Oro Adidas" del Mundial de Tahití |author= |work=Royal Spanish Football Federation |date=30 September 2013 |access-date=6 February 2024 |url=https://rfef.es/es/noticias/dona-elegido-guante-oro-adidas-del-mundial-tahiti |language=es |archive-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924202811/https://rfef.es/es/noticias/dona-elegido-guante-oro-adidas-del-mundial-tahiti |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=De la arena de la playa de El Zapillo al oro de Moscú |last=Garcia |first=Nico |work=Diario de Almería |date=13 July 2012 |access-date=6 February 2024 |url= https://www.diariodealmeria.es/deportes/arena-playa-Zapillo-oro-Moscu_0_605939900.html |language=es }}
He began playing beach soccer in 2000. He was trialled for the Spain national team in 2004 but was not picked at the time.{{Cite web |title="Beach soccer has awoken something in me that football never did" |author= |work=Beach Soccer Worldwide |date=7 May 2019 |access-date=5 February 2024 |url= https://beachsoccer.com/beach-soccer-has-awoken-something-in-me-that-football-never-did}} Eventually, Dona made his debut for Spain at the Copa Latina in December 2006,{{Cite web |title=Dona, capitán de la Selección de fútbol playa, celebra su primer Máster de porteros |author= |work=Royal Spanish Football Federation |date=29 January 2017 |access-date=6 February 2024 |url=https://rfef.es/es/dona-capitan-seleccion-futbol-playa-celebra-su-primer-master-porteros |language=es |archive-date=24 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230924110937/https://rfef.es/es/dona-capitan-seleccion-futbol-playa-celebra-su-primer-master-porteros |url-status=live }} during an era when Roberto Valeiro was Spain's primary goalkeeper.{{Cite web |title=Héroe sin medalla |work={{ill|La Opinión A Coruña|es|La Opinión A Coruña}} |date=16 June 2009 |access-date=5 February 2024 |url= https://www.laopinioncoruna.es/deportes/2009/06/16/heroe-medalla-25315343.html |language=es }} He was then chosen for the 2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup; Roberto was unable to make the tournament, and Dona appeared in three of Spain's four matches at the event. Roberto stopped playing for Spain in 2010;{{Cite web |title=Roberto Valeiro – Goalkeeping School |author= |work=escueladeporteros.com |date= |access-date=6 February 2024 |url= https://escueladeporteros.com/roberto_valeiro/}} Spain next appeared at the World Cup in 2013 in which Dona was crucial in Spain's run to the final, winning the Golden Glove (best goalkeeper) award for his efforts and cementing himself as Spain's main goalkeeper in the process. In 2014, he was voted by fellow international players and coaches{{Cite web |title=A las puertas del cielo - Dona, nominado como mejor portero del mundo de fútbol playa, la Gala de las Estrellas de Beach Soccer |author=Aguilera, Juanjo |work=Ideal |date=26 October 2014 |access-date=6 February 2024 |url=https://www.ideal.es/almeria/deportes/futbol/201410/26/puertas-cielo-20141025233759-v.html |language=es |archive-date=11 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141211082643/http://www.ideal.es/almeria/deportes/futbol/201410/26/puertas-cielo-20141025233759-v.html |url-status=live }} as the world's best goalkeeper at the inaugural Beach Soccer Stars awards ceremony,{{Cite web |title=Llorenç y Dona, en el equipo ideal del futbol playa mundial |trans-title= |author= |work=Sport |date=8 November 2014 |access-date=6 February 2024 |url= https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/futbol/llorenc-dona-equipo-ideal-futbol-playa-mundial-3672784 |language=es}} ending the season on the verge of 200 caps for Spain.{{Cite web |title="Dona", el mejor portero del mundo |last= |work=Nova Ciencia |date=13 November 2014 |access-date=6 February 2024 |url= https://novaciencia.es/qdonaq-el-mejor-portero-del-mundo/ |language=es }} By 2016, he had become the permanent captain of Spain.{{Cite web |title=Invictus.... España se consagra en Sanxenxo |author=Sanchez, Guillermo |work=Marca |date=11 July 2016 |access-date=6 February 2024 |url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/mas-futbol/2016/07/11/578375fc46163f3b7c8b463f.html |language=es |archive-date=16 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016034119/http://www.marca.com/futbol/mas-futbol/2016/07/11/578375fc46163f3b7c8b463f.html |url-status=live }}
He reached 300 caps for Spain in a 5–4 extra time victory versus Italy at the 2021 World Cup qualifiers on 25 June 2021,{{Cite web |title=Dona, histórico en la arena |author=Miralles, Carlos |work=La Voz de Almería |date=27 June 2021 |access-date=5 February 2024 |url=https://www.lavozdealmeria.com/noticia/6/deportes/217428/dona-historico-en-la-arena |language=es |archive-date=27 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627100517/https://www.lavozdealmeria.com/noticia/6/deportes/217428/dona-historico-en-la-arena |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=El almeriense Dona logra el billete para la Copa del Mundo de fútbol playa |last=Rozas |first=Rubén |work=Radio Marca |date=27 June 2021 |access-date=5 February 2024 |url=https://www.radiomarcaalmeria.com/2021/06/27/dona-logra-billete-copa-mundo-futbol-playa/ |language=es |archive-date=2 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602080228/https://www.radiomarcaalmeria.com/2021/06/27/dona-logra-billete-copa-mundo-futbol-playa/ |url-status=live }} and was again nominated for best goalkeeper in the world at the 2022 Beach Soccer Stars awards,{{Cite web |title=FÚTBOL PLAYA {{!}} Andrea Mirón, Chiky Ardil y Dona, nominados en los "Beach Soccer Stars 2022" |author= |work=Royal Spanish Football Federation |date= |access-date=6 February 2024 |url=https://rfef.es/es/noticias/futbol-playa-andrea-miron-chiky-ardil-y-dona-nominados-en-los-beach-soccer-stars-2022 |language=es |archive-date=19 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919013147/https://rfef.es/es/noticias/futbol-playa-andrea-miron-chiky-ardil-y-dona-nominados-en-los-beach-soccer-stars-2022 |url-status=live }} this time finishing in the top three. Aged 40, Dona continued to prove his worth to the national team by saving three penalties in the shootout of the third place match versus Portugal at the 2023 European Games to secure the bronze medal,{{Cite web |title=Dona para hasta las olas |trans-title= |author=Gongora, Rafa |work=La Voz de Almería |date=2 July 2023 |access-date=5 February 2024 |url=https://www.lavozdealmeria.com/noticia/6/deportes/259240/dona-para-hasta-las-olas |language=es |archive-date=11 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711202459/https://www.lavozdealmeria.com/noticia/6/deportes/259240/dona-para-hasta-las-olas |url-status=live }} and in continuing to win best goalkeeper awards during the season.{{Cite web |title=El almeriense Dona, mejor portero del Mundialito de Fútbol Playa |last=Rozas |first=Ruben |work=Diario de Almería |date=16 October 2023 |access-date=5 February 2024 |url=https://www.diariodealmeria.es/deportes/almeriense-dona-subcampeon-mundialito-seleccion_0_1839417054.html |language=es |archive-date=5 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205222448/https://www.diariodealmeria.es/deportes/almeriense-dona-subcampeon-mundialito-seleccion_0_1839417054.html |url-status=live }} By being included in Spain's squad for the 2024 World Cup, Dona set a new joint record for longest time between first and most recent appearance at the World Cup (17 years, with Moslem Mesigar of Iran), overtaking the previous record holder, Belchior of Portugal (16 years).[https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/tournaments/mens/beachsoccerworldcup/united-arab-emirates-2024/articles/squads-stats-statistics The squads in stats]. FIFA.com. 7 February 2024. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
Statistics
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| Competition | Year | Apps | Goals | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="8"|FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup | ||||
| {{flagicon|BRA}} 2007 | 3 | 0 | [https://web.archive.org/web/20080728195249/http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=279664/index.html ] | |
| {{flagicon|FRA}} 2008 | 1 | 0 | [https://web.archive.org/web/20081206162312/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/technicaldevp/90/17/90/fbswc%5f08%5ftec%5frep.pdf ] | |
| {{flagicon|UAE}} 2009 | 2 | 0 | [https://web.archive.org/web/20110409151537/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/technicaldevp/01/15/65/28/reportstatisticsfbswc09inhalt-web.pdf ] | |
| {{flagicon|TAH}} 2013 | 6 | 0 | [https://web.archive.org/web/20140712135340/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/footballdevelopment/technicalsupport/02/21/79/40/fbswctahitireportwebv2%5fneutral.pdf ] | |
| {{flagicon|POR}} 2015 | 3 | 0 | [https://web.archive.org/web/20150906201553/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/footballdevelopment/technicalsupport/02/67/46/68/fbswc2015reportweb_neutral.pdf ] | |
| {{flagicon|RUS}} 2021 | 3 | 0 | [https://www.championat.com/other/_beach/tournament/4671/players/412953/ ] | |
| {{flagicon|UAE}} 2024 | 3 | 1 | [https://www.championat.com/other/_beach/tournament/5838/players/412953/ ] | |
| colspan=2|Total | 21 | 1 | — |
Honours
As of 2023.
The following is a selection, not an exhaustive list, of the major honours Dona has achieved:
=Team=
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- FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
- Runner-up (1): 2013
- Fourth place (1): 2008
- Euro Beach Soccer League
- Runner-up (3): 2014, 2018, 2023
- UEFA qualifiers for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
- Winner (4): 2008, 2009, 2012, 2021
- European Games
- Silver medal (1): 2019
- Bronze medal (1): 2023
- Mediterranean Beach Games
- Gold medal (1): 2023
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- Euro Beach Soccer Cup
- Winner (3): 2008, 2009, 2014
- Mundialito
- Winner (2): 2013, 2022
- UEFA qualifiers for the World Beach Games
- Winner (1): 2022
- Intercontinental Cup
- Runner-up (1): 2018
- Euro Winners Cup
- Winner (1): 2018
- Mundialito de Clubes
- Winner (1): 2015
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=Individual=
All are "best goalkeeper" awards unless stated:
- FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup (1):
- Golden Glove: 2013
- Beach Soccer Stars (3):
- World's best goalkeeper: 2014
- World's top 3 best goalkeepers: 2022
- World dream team: 2014
- Euro Beach Soccer League (5):
- Superfinal: 2013, 2014
- Regular season stages: 2014 (x1), 2016 (x1), 2019 (x1)
- UEFA qualifiers for the World Beach Games (1): 2022
- Mundialito (1): 2023
- Euro Winners Cup (2): 2014, 2018
References
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External links
- [http://donabeachsoccer.com/ Official website]
- [https://beachsoccer.com/player/francisco-donaire-lopez Francisco Donaire Lopez], profile at Beach Soccer Worldwide
{{FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Golden Glove}}
{{Beach Soccer Stars Best Goalkeeper}}
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Category:Spanish beach soccer players
Category:Men's association football goalkeepers
Category:Beach soccer goalkeepers
Category:European Games silver medalists for Spain
Category:European Games bronze medalists for Spain
Category:Beach soccer players at the 2015 European Games
Category:European Games medalists in beach soccer
Category:Beach soccer players at the 2019 European Games