Joseba Etxeberria
Spanish footballer, Athletic Bilbao forward
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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