Rubén Epitié Dyowe
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Rubén Epitié Dyowe Roig (born 5 February 1983), known as Epitié, is a Spanish
-born Equatoguinean
footballer who plays for UE Rubí in Tercera División
, as a forward.
, Province of Barcelona, Catalonia
, Epitié played all of his senior career in Spain
, but never appeared in higher than the third division
.
He represented CE Manresa
, FC Andorra
, CD La Oliva, ACD San Marcial
, CD Logroñés
, Jerez Industrial CF
, Algeciras CF
, AD Mar Menor-San Javier
, CF Peralada
, UD Poblense
, CD Binéfar
, CF Vilanova (sharing teams with sibling Juan in the latter), CD Montcada and CF Igualada
.
, Rodolfo Bodipo
, Javier Balboa, etc.), Epitié chose to represent Equatorial Guinea
through ancestry – his father hails from that country, while his mother is Spanish.
He made his senior debut in 2006.
and Real Madrid Castilla
, while also having short stints in Israel
and the United States
.
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
-born Equatoguinean
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea where the capital Malabo is situated.Annobón is the southernmost island of Equatorial Guinea and is situated just south of the equator. Bioko island is the northernmost point of Equatorial Guinea. Between the two islands and to the...
footballer who plays for UE Rubí in Tercera División
Tercera División
Tercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
, as a forward.
Club career
Born in ManresaManresa
Manresa is the capital of the Comarca of Bages, located in the geographic centre of Catalonia, Spain, and crossed by the river Cardener. It is an industrial area with textile, metallurgical, and glass industries. The houses of Manresa are arranged around the basilica of Santa María de la Seo....
, Province of Barcelona, Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
, Epitié played all of his senior career in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, but never appeared in higher than the third division
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
.
He represented CE Manresa
CE Manresa
Centre d'Esports Manresa is a football team based in Manresa, Catalonia. Founded in 1916, it plays in Preferent Territorial de Catalunya. Its stadium is Nou Estadi Municipal del Congost with a capacity of 3,000.- Season to season:----...
, FC Andorra
FC Andorra
Futbol Club Andorra is a football club based in Andorra la Vella , established in 1942. They play in the Spanish football league system....
, CD La Oliva, ACD San Marcial
ACD San Marcial
Agrupación Cultural y Deportiva San Marcial is a Spanish football team based in Lardero in the autonomous community of La Rioja. Founded in 1975, it plays in 3ª - Group 16.- Season to season:----*8 seasons in Tercera División-External links:*...
, CD Logroñés
CD Logroñés
Club Deportivo Logroñés, S.A.D. was a Spanish football team based in Logroño, in the autonomous community of La Rioja. Founded in 1940, it last played in Regional Preferente de La Rioja....
, Jerez Industrial CF
Jerez Industrial CF
Jerez Industrial Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1950, it currently plays in Regional Preferente, holding home matches at Estadio La Juventud, with a capacity of 8,000 seats.In summer 2010, Jerez...
, Algeciras CF
Algeciras CF
Algeciras Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team based in Algeciras, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1941, it plays in Tercera División – Group 10, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Mirador.-Season to season:----...
, AD Mar Menor-San Javier
AD Mar Menor-San Javier
Agrupación Deportiva Mar Menor-San Javier was a Spanish football team based in San Javier, in the Region of Murcia. Founded in 1980, it last played in Tercera División - Group 13, holding home matches at Estadio Pitín, with a capacity of 3,000 seats....
, CF Peralada
CF Peralada
Club de Fútbol Peralada is a Spanish football team based in Peralada, in the autonomous community of Catalonia. Founded in 1915, it plays in 1ª Catalana, holding home matches at Municipal de Peralada with a capacity of 1,500 seats.- Season to season:...
, UD Poblense
UD Poblense
Unión Deportiva Poblense is a Spanish football team based in Sa Pobla, Majorca, in the autonomous community of Balearic Islands. Founded in 1935, it plays in Tercera División - Group 11, holding home games at Nou Camp de Sa Pobla, with a 8,000-seat capacity.Team colours are shirt with blue and red...
, CD Binéfar
CD Binéfar
Club Deportivo Binéfar is a Spanish football team based in Binéfar, in the autonomous community of Aragon. Founded in 1922, it plays in 3ª - Group 17, holding home matches at Estadio El Segalar, with a capacity of 5,000 seats.-Season to season:----...
, CF Vilanova (sharing teams with sibling Juan in the latter), CD Montcada and CF Igualada
CF Igualada
Club de Futbol Igualada is a football team based in Igualada, Catalonia. Founded in 1939, it plays in Primera Catalana. Its stadium is Estadi Les Comes with a capacity for 4,500 seats.- Season to season:----*33 seasons in Tercera División...
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International career
As many players born in Spain (Benjamín ZarandonaBenjamín Zarandona
Benjamín Zarandona Esono , simply Benjamín, is an Equatoguinean footballer who plays for CD Íscar in Tercera División, as a midfielder....
, Rodolfo Bodipo
Rodolfo Bodipo
Rodolfo Bodipo Díaz is a naturalized Equatoguinean footballer who plays for Deportivo de La Coruña in the Spanish second division, as a striker.-Club career:...
, Javier Balboa, etc.), Epitié chose to represent Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea national football team
The Equatorial Guinea national football team, nicknamed Nzalang Nacional, is the national team of Equatorial Guinea and is controlled by the Federación Ecuatoguineana de Fútbol. It is a member of CAF...
through ancestry – his father hails from that country, while his mother is Spanish.
He made his senior debut in 2006.
Personal
Epitié's older brother, Juan, is also a footballer – and a forward. He too spent most of his professional career in Spain, representing most notably Deportivo AlavésDeportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés, S.A.D., usually abbreviated to Alavés, is a Spanish football club based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, in the Basque Country. Founded in 1921, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at the 19,500-seater Estadio Mendizorrotza....
and Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....
, while also having short stints in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.