Andoni Iraola

Football player infobox
playername = Andoni Iraola


fullname = Andoni Iraola Sagarna
height = height|m=1.82
nickname =
dateofbirth = birth date and age|1982|6|22
cityofbirth = Usurbil
countryofbirth = Spain
currentclub = Athletic Bilbao
clubnumber = 15
position = Right defender/midfielder
youthyears = -1999
1999-2000
youthclubs = Antiguoko
Athletic Bilbao
years = 2000-2001
2001-2003
2003-
clubs = CD Baskonia
Bilbao Athletic
Athletic Bilbao
caps(goals) = 35 (4)
75 (15)
173 (18)
nationalyears = 2008-
2003-
nationalteam = Spain
Euskadi
nationalcaps(goals) = 1 (0)
4 (0)
pcupdate = August 1, 2008
ntupdate = August 20, 2008

Andoni Iraola Sagarna, Iraola (born June 22, 1982 in Usurbil, Gipuzkoa), is a Spanish footballer, currently with Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish first division, as a combative and offensive defender or midfielder, operating on the right flank. He is well known for his good passing.

A product of Athletic Bilbao famed youth system, Lezama, Iraola debuted with the first team in 2003-04, becoming an instant first-choice, while often taking Athletic's penalties and free kicks.

On August 20, 2008, Iraola was called by new Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque, for a friendly against Denmark, alongside teammate Fernando Amorebieta. He entered the pitch, in a 3-0 away success, in the final 15 minutes, subbing in for Sergio Ramos.

External links

* [http://www.athletic-club.net/acc/home.asp?a=1&b=250&equipo=1&jug=431&idi=2 Athletic Bilbao profile]
* [http://www.lfp.es/historico/primera/plantillas/historial.asp?jug=7245 Stats at Liga de Fútbol Profesional] es icon