Gorka Iraizoz

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ИИ

Gorka Iraizoz is a Spanish former professional footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper.

Ирайсос дебютировал в Ла Лиге 21 декабря 2005 года в матче против Депортиво Ла-Корунья.

Ирайсос представлял неофициальную сборную Страны Басков на протяжении своей карьеры.

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Биография

Early Life

Gorka Iraizoz Moreno was born in Pamplona, Navarre, and raised in the nearby town of Ansoáin. He began his football journey with local club UDC Chantrea before moving to the Basque Country to join Athletic Bilbao, where he played for their affiliate teams, CD Baskonia and Bilbao Athletic.

Club Career

Iraizoz's professional career took off when he joined RCD Espanyol in July 2002. He spent two seasons with the B team and had a loan spell at SD Eibar, making his La Liga debut on December 21, 2005. He became a key player for Espanyol, notably helping the team reach the UEFA Cup final in 2007. In August 2007, he returned to Athletic Bilbao for €4.6 million, where he established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper. His tenure at Bilbao was marked by consistent performances, including a standout match against Real Madrid in January 2010.

International and Coaching Career

Although Iraizoz never earned caps for Spain, he represented the unofficial Basque Country regional team. After retiring at the age of 38, he transitioned into coaching, working with Barakaldo's youth team and serving as a goalkeeper coach. He later became the head coach of Gernika Club, where he successfully avoided relegation in his first season.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Iraizoz achieved notable honors, including winning the Copa del Rey with Espanyol and the Supercopa de España with Athletic Bilbao. His contributions to both clubs have solidified his reputation as a respected figure in Spanish football.

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Карьера и клубы

International career

Iraizoz never earned any caps for Spain at any level. He did feature for the unofficial Basque Country regional team.

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Club career

Early career and Espanyol

Iraizoz was born in Pamplona, Navarre and raised in nearby Ansoáin. After beginning his football career with local club UDC Chantrea, he moved to the Basque Country with Athletic Bilbao, serving stints with affiliates CD Basconia and Bilbao Athletic. Arriving at RCD Espanyol in July 2002, Iraizoz spent two seasons with its B side, also having a loan spell at SD Eibar in the Segunda División. He made his La Liga debut on 21 December 2005, in a 2–1 away win against Deportivo de La Coruña. He was second choice behind Carlos Kameni for the 2006–07 season, but was the regular in the team's run to the final of the UEFA Cup, notably excelling in the quarter-final second leg away to S.L. Benfica (0–0 draw, 3–2 on aggregate). During his time in Barcelona, Iraizoz learned to speak fluent Catalan.

Athletic Bilbao

On 7 August 2007, Iraizoz signed for Athletic Bilbao for €4.6 million, returning to the club he spent one-and-a-half seasons with, this time as the undisputed starter. However, due to a severe injury, he was left out of the squad for the second part of the campaign, and his place (and shirt number) was taken by 37-year-old Armando, signed from Cádiz CF until June 2008. Iraizoz rarely missed a league game the following years. On 16 January 2010, his Player of the match performance helped the team hold on to its early home lead against Real Madrid, constantly denying Kaká and Cristiano Ronaldo's efforts. Additionally, he was in goal…

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Coaching career

After retiring aged 38, Iraizoz later worked as manager of Barakaldo's youths, goalkeeper coach of its first team and assistant at Gernika Club and SD Logroñés under former Athletic player Aitor Larrazábal. After the latter became Gernika's sporting director in May 2024, he named him head coach at the Segunda Federación side; he avoided relegation in the last match of his sole season, then left.

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