Aritz Aduriz
A member of the Millennial generation, Aritz Aduriz was born in 1981 in San Sebastián and went on to become a celebrated Athlete.
Spanish footballer
"His most iconic career moment came in the 2015 Supercopa de España, where he almost single-handedly defeated Barcelona." — About Aritz Aduriz
| Metric | Aritz Aduriz | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 45 | 48 | -3 yrs |
| Height | 2cm (0'1") | 175cm | -173cm |
| Career length | 27 yrs | ~35 yrs | -8 yrs |
| Based on 100 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Aritz Aduriz
Did you know that Aritz Aduriz was the oldest player to score for the Spanish national team, finding the net at 35 years and 275 days old?
- He scored his first professional hat-trick at the age of 35, becoming the oldest player to do so in La Liga history.
- Despite a prolific career, Aduriz only earned his first senior cap for Spain at 31 and scored his only international goal at 35.
- Aduriz holds the record as Athletic Bilbao's all-time top scorer in European competitions with 34 goals.
- He played three separate stints for his beloved club, Athletic Bilbao, demonstrating immense loyalty and returning each time stronger.
- His final career goal was a spectacular bicycle kick against Barcelona in the opening match of the 2019-20 La Liga season.
His most iconic career moment came in the 2015 Supercopa de España, where he almost single-handedly defeated Barcelona. He scored a hat-trick in the first leg's 4-0 victory and another goal in the second leg, securing Athletic Bilbao's first trophy in 31 years.
Aduriz is remembered as an Athletic Bilbao legend, an embodiment of the club's 'cantera' philosophy and a testament to late-career excellence. His dedication, aerial prowess, and incredible longevity left an indelible mark on Spanish football.