Markel Areitio

Born in Iurreta, Biscay, Areitio played youth football for Iurretako KT and Athletic Bilbao. He made his debut as a senior for the latter's farm team in 2014, in the Tercera División. Areitio was released by Athletic on 8 June 2015, signing for SCD Durango the following month. In July 2016 he moved to fellow fourth-tier CD Vitoria, SD Eibar's reserves. On 17 September 2016, Areitio was called up to the main squad for a La Liga match against Sevilla FC, as starter Asier Riesgo was suspended. Later that day, he came on as a second-half substitute for Bebé in a 1–1 draw at the Ipurua Municipal Stadium after Yoel was sent off. After leaving Eibar in June 2019, a brief spell in the Segunda División B with CD Izarra notwithstanding, Areitio plied his trade at amateur clubs in his native Basque Country.

Areitio comes from a family of goalkeepers: his grandfather Serafin Cedrún played for Barakaldo, his great-uncle Carmelo Cedrún was a Spanish international, while his uncle Andoni Cedrún appeared in more than 300 league matches for Real Zaragoza. Another uncle, Carmelo Mardaras, also represented Barakaldo, although as an outfield player.