Inaxio Kortabarria
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Inaxio Kortabarría Abarrategi (born 31 July 1950 in Mondragón
, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country
) is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a central defender.
, making his first team - and La Liga
- debut on 19 September 1971, against Deportivo de La Coruña
, finishing his first season with 14 matches.
From there onwards, he rarely missed a game, contributing with 30 and 31 matches respectively as the Basque
won back-to-back leagues (whilst adding five and six goals, his career-bests), with him as club captain; in the last round of the 1980–81 season, he opened the scoresheet as Real drew 2–2 at Sporting de Gijón
, to eventually edge Real Madrid
on goal difference
.
After losing his place to younger Agustín Gajate
, Alberto Górriz
and Juan Antonio Larrañaga
(all born in 1958 and brought up in the club's youth ranks), Kortabarría chose to retire from the game at nearly 35, at the end of 1984–85. He played in 355 Spanish topflight matches (442 overall, 8th all time for Real Sociedad).
, during less than one year. His debut came on 22 May 1976, in a 0–2 loss in West Germany
for UEFA Euro 1976's qualifying stages.
, Kortabarría and the opposing captain, José Ángel Iribar
, carried out the Ikurriña
, the Basque flag, and placed it ceremonially on the centre-circle. This was the first public display of the flag since the death of Francisco Franco
, but it was still illegal.
Mondragón
Arrasate or Mondragón - is a town and municipality in Gipuzkoa province, Basque Country, Spain...
, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country
Basque Country (autonomous community)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa, also called Historical Territories....
) is a retired Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who played as a central defender.
Club career
During his career, Kortabarría played solely for Real SociedadReal Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
, making his first team - and La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
- debut on 19 September 1971, against Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
, finishing his first season with 14 matches.
From there onwards, he rarely missed a game, contributing with 30 and 31 matches respectively as the Basque
Basque Country (autonomous community)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa, also called Historical Territories....
won back-to-back leagues (whilst adding five and six goals, his career-bests), with him as club captain; in the last round of the 1980–81 season, he opened the scoresheet as Real drew 2–2 at Sporting de Gijón
Sporting de Gijón
Real Sporting de Gijón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club from Gijón, Asturias. Founded in 1 June 1905, it currently plays in Spanish first division....
, to eventually edge Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
on goal difference
Goal difference
In sports such as ice hockey and association football, goal difference is often the first tiebreaker used to rank teams which finish a league competition with an equal number of points....
.
After losing his place to younger Agustín Gajate
Agustín Gajate
José Agustín Gajate Vidriales is a former Spanish footballer, in the central defender position.Not a skilled player , Gajate excelled in man-marking, and played for Real Sociedad's first team for 15 years.-Football career:A Real Sociedad youth graduate, Gajate played solely for the Basque outfit,...
, Alberto Górriz
Alberto Górriz
Alberto Górriz Echarte is a retired Spanish footballer who played mainly as a central defender.His main asset was his tremendous heading ability, and he often scored from set pieces...
and Juan Antonio Larrañaga
Juan Antonio Larrañaga
Juan Antonio Larrañaga Gurruchaga is a retired Spanish footballer, who played as a defender.-Club career:...
(all born in 1958 and brought up in the club's youth ranks), Kortabarría chose to retire from the game at nearly 35, at the end of 1984–85. He played in 355 Spanish topflight matches (442 overall, 8th all time for Real Sociedad).
International career
Kortabarría received four caps for SpainSpain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, during less than one year. His debut came on 22 May 1976, in a 0–2 loss in West Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
for UEFA Euro 1976's qualifying stages.
Honours
- Spanish LeagueLa LigaThe Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
: 1980–81, 1981–82 - Spanish SupercupSupercopa de EspañaThe Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
: 1982
Political views
On 5 December 1975, before a game against Athletic BilbaoAthletic Bilbao
Athletic Club, also known as Athletic Bilbao, is an association football club from Bilbao in Biscay, Spain. The club has played in the Primera División of La Liga since its start in 1928. They have won La Liga on eight occasions...
, Kortabarría and the opposing captain, José Ángel Iribar
José Ángel Iribar
José Ángel Iribar Cortajarena, nicknamed El Chopo , is a retired Spanish football goalkeeper and manager....
, carried out the Ikurriña
Ikurriña
The ikurrina flag or ikurriña is a Basque symbol and the official flag of the Basque Country Autonomous Community of Spain.-Design:...
, the Basque flag, and placed it ceremonially on the centre-circle. This was the first public display of the flag since the death of Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco y Bahamonde was a Spanish general, dictator and head of state of Spain from October 1936 , and de facto regent of the nominally restored Kingdom of Spain from 1947 until his death in November, 1975...
, but it was still illegal.