José Argoitia

José María Argoitia
Personal information
Full name José María Argoitia Acha
Date of birth January 18, 1940 (1940-01-18) (age 72)
Place of birth Galdakao, Spain
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1957-1960 CD Baskonia
1960-1972 Athletic Bilbao 230 (52)
1972-1973 Sestao SC
1972-1973 Racing Santander
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

José María Argoitia Acha is a former Spanish football player, who played as a forward for 12 years in La Liga, all of which he spent at Athletic Bilbao.

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Career

He grew up at Baskonia, and was purchased by Athletic Bilbao. He made his debut in Primera División on October 2, 1960 against Sevilla. Argoitia then spent twelve seasons with the Rojiblancos, and played 308 matches (230 of those in the league[1]), winning a Copa del Rey.[2]

He ended his career in 1973 after a last season split between Sestao and Racing Santander.[2]

Honours

Athletic Club

References

  1. ^ http://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j5916.html
  2. ^ a b c "Oficial site: Argoitia". Athletic Club. 1940-01-18. http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=1&b=1&c=1&d=0&jokalaria=127&idi=1. Retrieved 2010-03-19.