Eneko Ortiz Explained

Eneko Ortiz
Fullname:Eneko Ortiz Díaz
Birth Date:23 May 2003
Birth Place:Miranda de Ebro, Spain
Currentclub:Alavés B
Clubnumber:3
Position:Left-back
Youthclubs1:Mirandés
Youthyears2:2019–2022
Youthclubs2:Alavés
Years1:2022–
Caps1:59
Goals1:2
Years2:2023–
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Club-Update:26 May 2024

Eneko Ortiz Díaz (born 26 May 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Deportivo Alavés B.

Career

Born in Miranda de Ebro, Burgos, Castile and León, Ortiz joined Deportivo Alavés' youth sides from hometown side CD Mirandés in 2019.[1] On 11 April 2022, while still a youth, he renewed his contract with the club until 2025.[2]

Ortiz made his senior debut with the reserves on 30 April 2022, coming on as a late substitute for Stephane Keller in a 2–2 Tercera División RFEF away draw against Urduliz FT, as his side was already promoted. Definitely promoted to the B-side ahead of the 2022–23 Segunda Federación, he scored his first senior goal on 12 February 2023, netting the fourth in a 4–0 away routing of CD Arnedo.[3]

Ortiz made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 26 May 2024, replacing fellow youth graduate Javi López in a 1–1 away draw against UD Las Palmas.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eneko Ortiz, un mirandés que pide paso en Primera. Eneko Ortiz, a mirandés who makes way in Primera. Diario de Burgos. es. 7 May 2021. 27 May 2024.
  2. Web site: El Deportivo Alavés renueva a Eneko Ortiz hasta 2025. Deportivo Alavés renew Eneko Ortiz until 2025. Deportivo Alavés. es. 11 April 2022. 27 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Paseo triunfal del Alavés B. Triumphant walk of Alavés B. Noticias de Álava. es. 13 February 2023. 27 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Esta vez el empate dejó a todos contentos. This time the draw left everyone happy. Marca. es. 26 May 2024. 27 May 2024.
  5. Web site: Eneko Ortiz debuta en Primera con el Alavés. Eneko Ortiz debuts in Primera with Alavés. Noticias de Álava. es. 26 May 2024. 27 May 2024.