Javier Irureta: Biography, Facts and Career
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Javier Iruretagoyena Amiano (born 1 April 1948), Irureta for short, is a Spanish retired football attacking midfielder and manager. He had a distinguished playing career with Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, playing in 344 La Liga games for both teams combined and scoring 70 goals. Irureta managed several Spanish top flight clubs, most notably Deportivo. He was the only person to have coached both the two major Galician (Deportivo and Celta Vigo) and Basque (Athletic and Real Sociedad) sides.
Quick facts about Javier Irureta
- Full name: Javier Irureta
- Born: 1948-04-01
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q505659
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Who is Javier Irureta?
Javier Iruretagoyena Amiano (born 1 April 1948), Irureta for short, is a Spanish retired football attacking midfielder and manager. He had a distinguished playing career with Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, playing in 344 La Liga games for both teams combined and scoring 70 goals. Irureta managed several Spanish top flight clubs, most notably Deportivo.
What nationality is Javier Irureta?
Javier Irureta is Spain.
When was Javier Irureta born?
Javier Irureta was born on 1948-04-01.
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