Martín Aguirregabiria Explained

Martín Aguirregabiria
Full Name:Martín Aguirregabiria Padilla
Birth Date:10 May 1996
Birth Place:Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Height:1.78 m
Position:Right back
Currentclub:Cartagena
Youthyears1:2008–2014
Youthclubs1:Alavés
Years1:2014–2017
Caps1:105
Goals1:2
Years2:2017–2022
Caps2:129
Goals2:1
Years3:2022–2024
Caps3:41
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2018–
Nationalteam1:Basque Country
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2018–2019
Nationalteam2:Spain U21
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:17 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:24 March 2024

Martín Aguirregabiria Padilla (born 10 May 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right back for FC Cartagena.

Club career

Alavés

Born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Aguirregabiria joined Deportivo Alavés's youth setup in 2008, aged 12.[1] He made his senior debut with the reserves in the 2014–15 campaign, in Tercera División.

Aguirregabiria scored his first senior goal on 2 November 2014, in a 3–1 home win against CD Aurrerá de Vitoria. On 29 November 2017 he made his first team debut, starting in a 3–0 home win against Getafe CF for the season's Copa del Rey.[2]

After Carlos Vigaray's knee injury, Aguirregabiria made his La Liga debut on 4 December 2017, starting in a 3–2 away win against Girona FC.[3] Ten days later, he extended his contract until 2021.[4]

On 8 June 2018, Aguirregabiria renewed his contract until 2022, being definitely promoted to the main squad.[5] He scored his first professional goal on 31 October, netting his team's second in a 2–2 home draw against Girona FC, for the season's Copa del Rey.[6]

Famalicão

On 18 July 2022, free agent Aguirregabiria moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing a three-year deal with Primeira Liga side F.C. Famalicão.[7]

Cartagena

On 6 July 2024, Aguirregabiria returned to Spain and its second division, after signing a one-year deal with FC Cartagena.[8]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Alavés2016–17La Liga000000
2017–1821040250
2018–1927011281
2019–2031110321
2020–2116030190
Total95191001042
Career total95191001042

Honours

International

Spain U21

2019[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martín: "Debutar en 'Mendi' fue muy emocionante y un orgullo". Martín: "To debut at the 'Mendi' was emotional and a pride. Deportivo Alavés. es. 7 December 2017. 16 December 2017.
  2. Web site: El Alavés pide una ronda extra a costa del Getafe. Alavés ask for another round at the expense of Getafe. Marca. es. 29 November 2017. 1 December 2017.
  3. Web site: Pedraza e Ibai le dan la primera alegría a Abelardo. Pedraza and Ibai give first joy to Abelardo. Marca. es. 4 December 2017. 14 December 2017.
  4. Web site: Martín, albiazul hasta 2021. Martín, white-and-blue until 2021. Deportivo Alavés. es. 14 December 2017. 14 December 2017.
  5. Web site: Martín prolonga su compromiso con el Deportivo Alavés. Martín extends his link with Deportivo Alavés. Deportivo Alavés. es. 8 June 2018. 8 June 2018.
  6. Web site: El Girona encuentra el mejor descuento. Girona find their best stoppage time. Marca. es. 31 October 2018. 1 November 2018.
  7. Web site: Martin Aguirregabiria é reforço do Famalicão. Martin Aguirregabiria is an addition of Famalicão. SAPO. pt. 18 July 2022. 27 July 2022.
  8. Web site: El lateral Martín Aguirregabiria se suma al proyecto 24/25. Full-back Martín Aguirregabiria joins the 24/25 project. FC Cartagena. es. 6 July 2024. 8 July 2024.
  9. Web site: Spain U21 2–1 Germany U21. 30 June 2019. 1 July 2019.