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Mikel Balenziaga

Mikel Balenziaga Oruesagasti (Basque: [mikel balens̻iaɣa]; Spanish: [ˈmikel βalenˈθjaɣa]; born 29 February 1988) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Athletic Bilbao.

Club Career

Born in Zumarraga, Gipuzkoa, Balenziaga started his football grooming at Real Sociedad, playing two full seasons with its B team in the third division. However, in 2008–09, he switched to neighbours Athletic Bilbao.

Initially thought of as a member of the reserve side, Balenziaga quickly beat competition from veterans Koikili and Javier Casas to become the undisputed first choice for the vast majority of the campaign, making his first-team debut on 14 September 2008 in a 0–0 away draw against Malaga CF; another club graduate, Ander Iturraspe, also made his first La Liga appearance in that game.

In July 2009, Athletic bought Xabi Castillo from neighbours Real Sociedad and Balenziaga, seeing his chances for the upcoming season dim, accepted a loan move to CD Numancia, recently relegated from the top division.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Микель Баленсиага (russian)

Mikel Balenziaga

Mikel Balenziaga News

25 August 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups
One of the standout fixtures in the third game week of the 2023-24 La Liga season will take place at San Mames on Sunday evening, with Athletic Bilbao welcoming Real Betis.
11 May 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Villarreal vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Villarreal will be looking to stay in contention for a top-four spot in the La Liga table when they host an out-of-form Athletic Bilbao outfit on Saturday evening.
28 September 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Almeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Athletic Bilbao can move third in La Liga by beating Almeria at home on Friday evening.
15 September 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Rayo Vallecano - prediction, team news, lineups
Athletic Bilbao will be aiming to record their fourth La Liga victory of the campaign when they welcome Rayo Vallecano to San Mames on Saturday night.
2 September 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Athletic Bilbao will be looking to continue their impressive start to the 2022-23 La Liga campaign when they welcome Espanyol to San Mames on Sunday afternoon.
28 July 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
NewcastleNewcastle Unitedvs.Athletic Bilbao
Newcastle United will round off their preparations for the 2022-23 Premier League campaign with a pre-season friendly against La Liga side Athletic Bilbao on Saturday.
9 February 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Levante - prediction, team news, lineups
Cup specialists Athletic Bilbao will be looking to remain on course for more silverware when they host Levante in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Thursday. The Lions won the Supercopa de Espana last month and are still waiting to face Real Sociedad in last season's rescheduled Copa del Rey final, which is set to be held in April.
15 January 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Barcelona will be attempting to win the Spanish Super Cup for the 14th time in their history when they take on Athletic Bilbao in the final of the competition on Sunday night. Ronald Koeman 's side beat Real Sociedad on penalties to advance to the final, while Athletic were surprise winners over Real Madrid, recording a 2-1 victory over the holders on Thursday.
10 December 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Valencia vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Both Valencia and Athletic Bilbao will be looking to return to winning ways in Spain's top flight when they lock horns at the Mestalla on Saturday afternoon. A disappointing start to the 2020-21 campaign has left Valencia in 13th position in La Liga, while Athletic sit one spot behind in 14th but have the same points as their opponents this weekend.
2 December 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Celta Vigo - prediction, team news, lineups
Celta Vigo will be looking to move out of the La Liga relegation zone when they continue their 2020-21 campaign away to Athletic Bilbao on Friday night. The visitors picked up an important three points against Granada on Sunday to move off the bottom of the table, while Athletic collected a welcome point at Getafe last time out.
29 October 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Sevilla - prediction, team news, lineups
Sevilla will be looking to return to winning ways in Spain's top flight when they continue their 2020-21 campaign away to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday afternoon. Julen Lopetegui 's side suffered a 1-0 defeat to Eibar in La Liga last weekend to leave themselves in 13th spot in the table, while Athletic lost 1-0 at Osasuna as their inconsistent start continued.
16 October 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Levante - prediction, team news, lineups
Two teams currently inside the relegation zone in Spain's top flight will lock horns at San Mames on Sunday afternoon as Athletic Bilbao prepare to welcome Levante. Athletic have only picked up three points from their opening four league matches of the season to sit 19th, while Levante are 18th with the exact same record as their opponents this weekend.
14 July 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Leganes - prediction, team news, lineups
Athletic Bilbao and Leganes are in desperate need of victory for different reasons as they face off at San Mames on Thursday in the penultimate round of La Liga fixtures. Both teams picked up wins at the weekend to keep their league season alive, with Athletic aiming to qualify for Europe and Leganes looking to avoid relegation.
21 June 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Barcelona will be looking to return to winning ways in Spain's top flight when they welcome Athletic Bilbao to Camp Nou on Tuesday evening. The reigning champions and current leaders were held to a goalless draw by Sevilla on Friday, while Athletic will enter the match off the back of a 1-0 victory over Real Betis on Saturday.