Simplify the following text for a Grade 4 native English-speaking person.
Original: IvÃ n de la PeÃ a LÃ pez , born 6 May 1976 in Santander , Cantabria ) is a Spanish footballer who plays for RCD Espanyol , as a central midfielder .
Simplified: IvÃ n de la PeÃ a ( born 6 May 1976 ) is a Spanish football player . He plays for Espanyol Barcelona .