José Ramón Gallego

Born in Durango, Biscay, Gallego started playing in 1978 with local amateurs SCD Durango. One year later, he joined Basque giants Athletic Bilbao, initially being assigned to the reserves in the Segunda División B. Gallego made his La Liga debut on 30 March 1980, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–0 away draw against RCD Español; he appeared in a further six league games during the season. After a loan to third-tier Córdoba CF, he returned to the San Mamés Stadium and went on to be a first-team regular over the following eight years. Gallego contributed a total of 57 matches and two goals as his main club won back-to-back national championships (including the double in 1983–84). He ended his career in 1992 at the age of 32, with neighbouring Deportivo Alavés in the third division.

Athletic Bilbao

La Liga: 1982–83, 1983–84 Copa del Rey: 1983–84 Supercopa de España: 1984 Spain U21

UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 1986