Julen Agirrezabala

Julen Agirrezabala Astúlez (born 26 December 2000) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Athletic Bilbao.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Agirrezabala and the second or maternal family name is Astúlez.

Julen Agirrezabala
Personal information
Full name Julen Agirrezabala Astúlez
Date of birth (2000-12-26) 26 December 2000
Place of birth San Sebastián, Spain
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Athletic Bilbao
Number 13
Youth career
2014–2018 Antiguoko
2018–2019 Athletic Bilbao
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Basconia 18 (0)
2020–2022 Bilbao Athletic 41 (0)
2021– Athletic Bilbao 12 (0)
International career‡
2021–2023 Spain U21 8 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Spain
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Runner-up2023 Georgia–Romania
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 June 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 June 2023

Club career

Born in San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Agirrezabala joined Athletic Bilbao's youth setup in 2018, from Antiguoko.[1] He made his senior debut with the farm team during the 2019–20 season, in Tercera División.

On his debut with the reserves on 1 November 2020, Agirrezabala started and saved a penalty kick in a 3–2 Segunda División B away win against Club Portugalete.[2] The following 15 March, he renewed his contract until 2025.[3]

In June 2021, Agirrezabala was called up by manager Marcelino to take part in the pre-season with the main squad.[4] He made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 16 August, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Elche CF.[5]

Honours

Spain U21

References
  1. "El Athletic ficha a otros dos jugadores del Antiguoko" [Athletic sign another two players from Antiguoko] (in Spanish). El Correo. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  2. "Agirrezabala puja fuerte en la portería del Bilbao Athletic" [Agirrezabala comes out strong in the goal of Bilbao Athletic] (in Spanish). El Correo. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  3. "Renovación de Julen Agirrezabala hasta 2025" [Renewal of Julen Agirrezabala until 2025] (in Spanish). Athletic Bilbao. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  4. "Five youngsters to do pre-season with senior squad". Athletic Bilbao. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  5. "Un punto con sabores bien distintos" [A point with very different flavours] (in Spanish). Marca. 16 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
  6. England 1-0 Spain: James Trafford saves last-gasp penalty as England win dramatic UEFA European Under-21 Championship, Ben Southby, TNT Sports, 9 July 2023


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