Andoni Zubizarreta
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Andoni Zubizarreta Urreta (born October 23 1961 in Vitoria-Gasteiz) is a former Spanish football (soccer) goalkeeper, and the all-time most capped player for the Spanish national team.
Zubizarreta started his playing career at his hometown club of Deportivo Alavés (1979-80). He then went on to play for Athletic Bilbao (1980-86), where he won two successive La Liga championships in 1983 and 1984. After moving to FC Barcelona (1986-94) he won four La Liga championships and a European Cup in 1992 in a very successful period for the club. His final club was Valencia CF (1994-98). His 622 Liga matches is the all-time appearance record.
He made his debut for Spain on 23 January 1985 in a 3-1 over Finland, going on to play in a record 126 games until his retirement in 1998. He kept goal for his country in four consecutive World Cups: 1986, 1990, 1994, and 1998. He also played in Euro 88 and Euro 96.
Today, after 3 years as sporting director of Athletic Bilbao, he is a radio and television commentator.
Honours
- Spanish La Liga titles (6):
- *1983, 1984 with Athletic Bilbao
- *1991, 1992, 1993 and 1994 with FC Barcelona
- Spanish Cup titles (3):
- *1984 with Athletic Bilbao
- *1988 and 1990 with FC Barcelona
- Spanish Footballer of the Year: 1987
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1989 with FC Barcelona
- Spanish Super Cup: 1991 and 1992 with FC Barcelona
- Champions League: 1992 with FC Barcelona
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