JOSU URRUTIA
Number
#6
Nationality
Spain
Team
ATHLETIC BILBAO
(Spain)
Coach
JOSE MARIA NARROTO
Position
M (Midfielder)
| Passing (P) | Shooting (V) | Heading (H) | Tackling (T) | Control (C) | Speed (S) | Finishing (F) | Total | Bargain | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 3.4 | £650k |
Josu Urrutia
- Full name: José Francisco Urrutia González (commonly known as Josu Urrutia)
- Nationality: Spain
- Born: 1968 (born 1970s sources vary; commonly listed as 1968) — Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
- Position: Midfielder (central / defensive midfielder)
- Youth club: Athletic Bilbao academy (Lezama)
- Senior career:
- Bilbao Athletic (Athletic Bilbao B) — developed through the club's reserve side
- Athletic Club (Athletic Bilbao) — main senior team (late 1980s to mid-1990s)
- Playing style: Hard-working, combative central midfielder known for defensive contribution, ball-winning and leadership on the pitch rather than prolific goal scoring.
- Notable achievements:
- Long-time servant of Athletic Bilbao in La Liga during his playing career.
- Regarded as a one-club man in the Basque system, coming through Lezama and representing Athletic at senior level.
- After retirement:
- Moved into club administration and was notably elected president of Athletic Club (Athletic Bilbao) in 2011, serving multiple years overseeing sporting and institutional matters at the club.
- Legacy: Respected figure in Basque football for his commitment to Athletic Club both as a player and later as president, embodying the club's local identity and values.
Note: For exact dates, match statistics and season-by-season appearances/goals consult official Athletic Club records or reputable football databases, as brief summaries can omit detailed numeric records.