Gaizka Garitano

Gaizka Garitano, born on July ninth, nineteen seventy-five, is a distinguished Spanish former professional footballer who made his mark as a midfielder before transitioning into a successful managerial career.

Over the course of his playing career, which spanned more than eleven seasons, Garitano showcased his skills primarily in the Segunda División, where he played a total of three hundred fifteen matches and scored thirty-seven goals. His notable stints included time with Bilbao Athletic and Eibar, and he also had the opportunity to compete in La Liga with Real Sociedad during the two thousand five to two thousand six and two thousand six to two thousand seven seasons.

Garitano's journey into coaching began in two thousand nine with Eibar, where he took the reins of the first team in two thousand twelve. His leadership proved effective as he guided the team to consecutive promotions in his first two years, culminating in a successful ascent to the top division in two thousand fourteen.

In addition to his time at Eibar, Garitano has also managed other prominent clubs, including Deportivo and Athletic Bilbao, further solidifying his reputation in the world of football.