Ismael Urzaiz: Biography, Facts and Career

Ismael Urzaiz Aranda (Spanish pronunciation: [ismaˈel uɾˈθajθ aˈɾanda]; born 7 October 1971) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a centre-forward. Best known for his physical strength and aerial ability, the unsuccessful youth graduate at Real Madrid went on to represent seven other teams during his extensive career, mainly Athletic Bilbao where he spent 11 years. Over 16 seasons, he amassed La Liga totals of 445 matches and 131 goals (61 headers, record of the competition). Urzaiz appeared 25 times for Spain, representing the national team at Euro 2000.

== Club career ==

=== Real Madrid === Born in Tudela, Navarre, Urzaiz began his professional career at Real Madrid's reserves, joining the youth system from local Tudelano in 1985 and making his debut in the Segunda División four years later. Despite being a successful youth international, he did not make any La Liga appearances for the first team (however, he did play one game against Danish club OB, in the 1990–91 European Cup). Urzaiz spent the 1991–92 season on loan at Albacete, making his top-flight debut when he came on as a substitute in a 4–0 home win against Athletic Bilbao on 20 October 1991. In early...

Quick facts about Ismael Urzaiz

• Full name: Ismael Urzaiz
• Born: 1971-10-07
• Nationality: Spain
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q360177

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