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What does Inaki Williams’ future hold?

By Ryan PlantPosted on March 1, 2018March 2, 2018Posted in Athletic Bilbao

Inaki Williams: the first black player to score for Athletic Club, in the Europa League no less, who last month scored one of the club’s greatest goals in its long, illustrious history with a thumping volley against Getafe – but is there more history to be made? Williams’ 2017/18 season so far is perhaps indicative […]

Julen Guerrero López, the man who remained loyal to Bilbao

By Kiridayen JayakumarPosted on February 21, 2017February 21, 2017Posted in Athletic BilbaoTagged Aitor Karanka, Julen Guerrero Lopez, Jupp Heynckes

Julen Guerrero López (born 7 January 1974) is a Spanish retired footballer who played ONLY for Athletic Bilbao amassing amazing 400 official games. Ambidextrous, the attacking midfielder was mainly known for his skills and shooting ability. A Spanish international since 1993, he represented the nation at two World Cups, gaining 41 caps. On 27 January […]

The man they called “El Chopo”

By Kiridayen JayakumarPosted on February 20, 2017February 20, 2017Posted in Athletic BilbaoTagged Andoni Zubizarreta, Jose Angel Iribar Cortajarena

José Ángel Iribar Cortajarena, nicknamed El Chopo, or “The Poplar” was born 1 March 1943 and is a Spanish retired football goalkeeper and manager. Having played almost exclusively for Athletic Bilbao, he appeared in more than 600 official games for the club over the course of 18 La Liga seasons, winning two major titles. Iribar […]