Pablo Orbaiz

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ИИ

Pablo Orbaiz is a Spanish former professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder.

Orbaiz began his professional career at Club Atlético Osasuna, where he played from 1985 to 1996.

He transferred to Athletic Club in 2000, where he became a key player and later team captain.

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Биография

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Pablo Orbaiz Lesaka was born in Pamplona, Spain, where he began his football journey at his hometown club, Club Atlético Osasuna. He played primarily in the Segunda División, making 29 appearances and scoring one goal in his final season (1999–2000), helping Osasuna return to La Liga after a six-year absence. His promising talent caught the attention of Athletic Bilbao, and in 2000, he signed with the club, becoming a key midfielder from the start.

Athletic Club and Challenges

At Athletic Club, Orbaiz quickly established himself, playing 35 league matches and scoring three goals during the 2004–05 season. However, his career was marred by serious knee injuries in 2002 and 2006. Despite these setbacks, he remained a vital player, even being promoted to team captain in the 2010 season after the departure of key teammates. His tenure at Athletic saw him contribute significantly to the team's success, including a Copa del Rey runner-up finish in 2009.

Later Career and International Play

In 2011, Orbaiz was loaned to Olympiacos F.C. in Greece, where he continued to showcase his skills, helping the team secure the Super League Greece title and the Greek Cup in 2012. He later played for Rubin Kazan and CD Egüés before retiring. On the international stage, Orbaiz made his debut for the Spain national team in 2002 and was part of the under-20 squad that won the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999, further solidifying his legacy in Spanish football.

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Карьера и клубы

Club career

Osasuna and Athletic

Born in Pamplona, Orbaiz began his career at his hometown club Osasuna, exclusively playing in the Segunda División with the team. He contributed 29 appearances and one goal in his final season, 1999–2000, as the Navarrese returned to La Liga after a six-year absence. In the summer of 2000, Orbaiz signed for neighbours Athletic Bilbao; the transfer was originally agreed in 1999, but the clubs then agreed that he would stay for an extra season in exchange for a loan move for Tiko in the same direction. He was a very important midfield element from the start, playing 35 league matches and scoring three goals in the 2004–05 campaign and adding eight appearances in the UEFA Cup. He also suffered serious knee injuries in 2002–03 and 2006–07. Orbaiz continued to be first-choice when healthy in the 2009–10 season. However, from February to March 2010, he was sent off twice for dangerous challenges – both of which resulted in two-match bans – at Villarreal (2–1 loss) and at home against Getafe (2–2, he also scored the opener in the latter game). For the following campaign, Orbaiz was promoted to team captain after the departures of Joseba Etxeberria and Francisco Yeste.

Later career

In late August 2011, after another season of regular use by manager Joaquín Caparrós – 26 games, 1,675 minutes – as Athletic once again qualified for the Europa League, the 32-year-old Orbaiz was loaned to Olympiacos in Greece, joining a host of compatriots at the…

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International career

Orbaiz made his debut with Spain on 21 August 2002 in a testimonial match for Ferenc Puskás against Hungary, representing the nation on a further three occasions. Previously, he helped the under-20s to win the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.

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