Legendary Players
23 entries in the Athletic Bilbao compendium.
Legendary Players — Era Chart
José Ángel IribarEl Chopo: The keeper who held Spain's number one spot for over a decade and set an AthletiJulen GuerreroJulen Guerrero is one of the most iconic figures in Athletic Club's modern history, a BasqGaizka MendietaThe Basque maestro whose elegant touch and thunderous free-kicks enchanted the Mestalla.Aritz AdurizThe striker who scored all five of his team's goals in a single Europa League match.Mikel San JoséA Spanish defender and midfielder who made 397 appearances for Athletic Bilbao between 200Gorka IraizozThe goalkeeper with 392 official appearances for Athletic Bilbao and a 2015 Supercopa de ERoberto SolozábalThe Basque wall of the 80s: a defender who defined an era with grace, grit, and unwaveringRaúl GarcíaThe header specialist who scored in every calendar month to lift the 2024 Copa del Rey forOscar de MarcosThe outfield player with the most appearances in Athletic Bilbao history.Xabier EtxeitaA centre-back who earned one cap for Spain in 2015 and won the 2015 Supercopa de España wiJuan Antonio LarrauriThe unbreakable shield of San Mamés who dedicated two decades to the red and white.Koldo AguirreA midfielder who won two domestic cups for Athletic Bilbao and later guided the team to UEPatxi SalinasA central defender who won two titles with Athletic Bilbao before moving on to manage acroArturo AmadoA Basque-born player who represented a foreign national team.José María ZalduaThe rock-solid left back who anchored Athletic's defense for a decade.Juan BelausteA Basque maestro who defined the club's early identity through skill, loyalty, and local rLuis UrzáizThe heartbeat of the Cantera: a midfield maestro who defined Athletic's identity for over Manuel SarriugarteThe Basque architect who led Alavés to a miraculous UEFA Cup final and secured Lleida's asJosé María AstigarragaThe Lezama graduate who brought width and creativity to Athletic's Basque-only side.José IraragorriThe ironclad Basque defender who anchored Athletic's first La Liga dynasty.Francisco AguirreNo data available in source for Francisco Aguirre.Iker MuniainA 19-year association with Athletic Bilbao: youngest debutant, record appearances for an oJuan AguileraThe Basque maestro who wove magic at San Mamés, rising solely from the club's own youth ra
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