DoB: Jan 7, 1974
PoB: Portugalete, Spain
Position: Enganche, Armador
Clubs represented: Athletic Bilbao
Total appearances/goals: 384/107
Total caps: 41/13 (11/6 for Euskal Herria)
Honours:
Domestic league runner up: 98
Young player of the year: 93
Spanish player of the year: 94
Highs:
The first years of his career showed great promise: debut at 18, 28 goals scored in his first two seasons. In 97 dismissed interest from some of the world's most prominent clubs and signed a 10 year contract with Athletic Bilbao, a record in both length and wages gained.
In 98 takes Athletic to 2nd place in the Liga, ensuring direct Champion's League qualification.
Lows: Pretty much dropped off Bilbao's squad in 02, despite being only 28. Four years later, retires, averaging only 15-20 games a season in those last 4 years.
Despite being capped at 19, was never really a staple on the Spain's 11. Was dropped for Euro 00, and never got back on the team after that year.
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