Aitor Karanka: Biography, Facts and Career
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Aitor Karanka de la Hoz (Basque and Spanish pronunciation: [ajˈtoɾ kaˈɾaŋka]; born 18 September 1973) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central defender, currently a manager. Save for a brief spell in the United States at age 32, he played solely in Spain for Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid, appearing in 275 La Liga matches over 13 seasons and winning six honours with the latter club. He earned one cap for Spain, in 1995. Karanka started working as a coach in the late 2000s, beginning as assistant manager at Real Madrid during José Mourinho's tenure from 2010 to 2013. He was appointed at EFL Championship club Middlesbrough in 2013, guiding them to promotion to the Premier League in 2016 before being dismissed the following year. He was subsequently in charge of Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City in the Championship, before brief top-flight spells at Granada in Spain and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League.
Quick facts about Aitor Karanka
- Full name: Aitor Karanka
- Born: 1973-09-18
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q373064
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Who is Aitor Karanka?
Aitor Karanka de la Hoz (Basque and Spanish pronunciation: [ajˈtoɾ kaˈɾaŋka]; born 18 September 1973) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central defender, currently a manager. Save for a brief spell in the United States at age 32, he played solely in Spain for Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid, appearing in 275 La Liga matches over 13 seasons and winning six honours with the latter club.
What nationality is Aitor Karanka?
Aitor Karanka is Spain.
When was Aitor Karanka born?
Aitor Karanka was born on 1973-09-18.
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