Xabier Etxeita
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Xabier Etxeita Gorritxategi (born 31 October 1987 in Zornotza, Biscay
) is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Elche CF
mainly as a central defender.
's prolific youth ranks, Lezama
, Etxeita's first three matches with the first team, in 2008–09's La Liga
, were not without incidents: in his first, on 16 November 2008, a 2–0 home win against neighbours CA Osasuna
, he subbed in for injured Ustaritz, being sent off
in the following, another 2–0 home success, against CD Numancia
.
On 21 December he replaced Ander Murillo
, whom also retired before half-time
due to injury in a 1–0 success at Real Betis
. During the season, however, Etxeita was mainly registered with the B side
.
In the very last days of the 2010 January transfer window, Etxeita moved on a five-month loan to FC Cartagena
, in the second division
. On 16 July 2010, he left Athletic and signed with another side in that level, Elche CF
.
Biscay
Biscay is a province of Spain and a historical territory of the Basque Country, heir of the ancient Lord of Biscay. Its capital city is Bilbao...
) is a Spanish
Spain
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footballer who plays for Elche CF
Elche CF
Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Elche, Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, holding home matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with a capacity of 38,750 seats.-Recent seasons:-Season to...
mainly as a central defender.
Football career
A product of Athletic de 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...
's prolific youth ranks, Lezama
Lezama
Lezama is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain. It is home to the training headquarters of the football team Athletic Bilbao, and is accessible by bus - BizkaiBus - from Bilbao.-External links:*...
, Etxeita's first three matches with the first team, in 2008–09's 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...
, were not without incidents: in his first, on 16 November 2008, a 2–0 home win against neighbours CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, he subbed in for injured Ustaritz, being sent off
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
in the following, another 2–0 home success, against CD Numancia
CD Numancia
Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 9 April 1945, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Nuevo Estadio Los Pajaritos, with a 10,200-seat capacity.Besides football it has other...
.
On 21 December he replaced Ander Murillo
Ander Murillo
Ander Murillo García is a Spanish footballer who plays for AEK Larnaca F.C. in Cyprus, as a defender.-Football career:...
, whom also retired before half-time
Half-time
In some team sports such as association football and rugby, matches are played in two halves. Half-time is the name given to the interval between the two halves of the match...
due to injury in a 1–0 success at Real Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
. During the season, however, Etxeita was mainly registered with the B side
Bilbao Athletic
Bilbao Athletic is a Spanish football club based in Bilbao, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country...
.
In the very last days of the 2010 January transfer window, Etxeita moved on a five-month loan to FC Cartagena
FC Cartagena
Fútbol Club Cartagena is a Spanish football team based in Cartagena, in the autonomous community of Murcia. Founded in 1995, it currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Cartagonova, with a capacity of 15,105 spectators....
, in the second division
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
. On 16 July 2010, he left Athletic and signed with another side in that level, Elche CF
Elche CF
Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Elche, Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, holding home matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with a capacity of 38,750 seats.-Recent seasons:-Season to...
.