Joseba Etxeberria

Spanish footballer, Athletic Bilbao forward

Joseba Etxeberria - Spanish footballer, Athletic Bilbao forward
Born

September 5th, 1977
48 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A professional footballer played primarily as a winger and forward. Spent the majority of his career at Athletic Bilbao, joining the club's youth system and making his first-team debut in 1996. Accumulated a significant number of appearances and contributed to the team's La Liga efforts throughout his tenure until retirement in 2012. Represented Spain at various youth levels and earned caps for the senior national team.

Played for Athletic Bilbao from 1996 to 2012

Recorded over 400 appearances for the club

Participated in the Spanish national team

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