| Agustín Aranzábal | |
| Fullname: | Agustín Aranzábal Alkorta[1] |
| Birth Date: | 15 March 1973 |
| Birth Place: | Bergara, Spain |
| Height: | 1.86 m |
| Youthyears1: | 1984–1987 |
| Youthclubs1: | Bergara |
| Youthyears2: | 1987–1991 |
| Years1: | 1991–1994 |
| Caps1: | 90 |
| Goals1: | 14 |
| Years2: | 1993–2004 |
| Caps2: | 322 |
| Goals2: | 5 |
| Years3: | 2004–2007 |
| Caps3: | 31 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2007–2008 |
| Caps4: | 0 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Years5: | 2010 |
| Caps5: | 0 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Totalcaps: | 443 |
| Totalgoals: | 19 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1994–1996 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 9 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalyears2: | 1996 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Nationalyears3: | 1995–2003 |
| Nationalcaps3: | 28 |
| Nationalgoals3: | 0 |
| Nationalyears4: | 1995–2003 |
| Nationalteam4: | Basque Country |
| Nationalcaps4: | 8 |
| Nationalgoals4: | 0 |
Agustín Aranzábal Alkorta (pronounced as /es/; born 15 March 1973) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
His main asset was his crossing ability, and he played almost exclusively with Real Sociedad, which he represented for more than ten years, appearing in 353 competitive matches.[2]
Aranzábal was also a Spanish international, and played for the country in one World Cup and one European Championship.
Aranzábal was born in Bergara, Gipuzkoa. A product of Basque Country giants Real Sociedad's youth system, he first appeared with the main squad on 21 February 1993, in a 5–1 away loss against Deportivo de La Coruña. After three full seasons with the reserves, he went on to be an undisputed first-choice for one decade, for instance playing 32 games for the 2002–03 runners-up.
In July 2004, still in La Liga, Aranzábal moved to Real Zaragoza, where he was used mainly as a backup to Paraguayan Delio Toledo.[3] He retired after a small stint with amateur side CD Vera in the Canary Islands, with ex-Spain international (also a Real Sociedad teammate) Javier de Pedro also starting the campaign but being promptly dismissed.[4]
In early 2010, Kitchee SC from Hong Kong signed Aranzábal alongside compatriot Albert Celades. They both appeared with the club at the 2010 Lunar New Year Cup, a mid-season exhibition tournament.[5]
Aranzábal earned 28 caps for Spain.[6] His debut was on 7 June 1995 in a UEFA Euro 1996 qualifier against Armenia in Seville,[7] and he was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2000.[8] [6]
Aranzábal also appeared for the quarter-finalists at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[9] [6]
Aranzábal's father, José Agustín, was also a footballer. A midfielder, he too played for Real Sociedad and Spain.[10]
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