Gorka Kijera

Gorka Kijera Salaberria (born 26 May 1986) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left back for Real Union.

Club Career

Born in Hernani, Gipuzkoa, Kijera graduated from Real Sociedad's youth system, but made his debut as a senior with lowly CD Hernani. In the summer of 2007, he joined SD Lemona of Segunda Division B.

On 17 June 2008, Kijera moved to Athletic Bilbao, being assigned to the reserves also in the third division. In November, he terminated his contract alleging personal reasons, and returned to his hometown club.

Kijera signed a two-year deal with SD Eibar on 14 July 2009. On 20 June 2011 he joined FC Cartagena, and played his first match as a professional on 9 October, starting in a 0–0 draw against Gimnastic de Tarragona for the Segunda Division.

On 5 July 2012, after the Murcians' relegation, Kijera moved to Real Union. He featured regularly during his only season, totalling nearly 3,000 minutes of action.

On 11 July 2013, Kijera returned to Eibar now in the second tier.