Simplify the following text for a Grade 5 native English-speaking person.
Original: Joan VerdÃ FernÃ ndez ( born 5 May 1983 in Barcelona , Catalonia ) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for RCD Espanyol , as an attacking midfielder .
Simplified: Joan VerdÃ ( born 5 May 1983 ) is a Spanish football player . He plays for Espanyol Barcelona .