Xabi Irureta

Xabier 'Xabi' Iruretagoiena Arantzamendi (born 21 March 1986), commonly known as Irureta, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Villarrubia CF.

He spent most of his professional career with Eibar, representing the club in all three major levels of Spanish football while appearing in 229 matches across all competitions.

Club Career

Eibar

Born in Ondarroa, Biscay, Irureta made his senior debut with local Real Union in the 2005–06 season, in Segunda Division B. In summer 2006, he moved to amateurs CD Aurrera Ondarroa also in his native Basque Country.

In July 2007, Irureta joined SD Eibar, being initially assigned to the reserves in Tercera Division. He played his first game as a professional on 30 May 2009, starting in a 0–3 away loss against Xerez CD for the Segunda Division, and made a further three appearances during the campaign as the Armeros suffered relegation after ranking in 21st position.

Irureta was definitely promoted to the main squad in July 2009, being named first choice ahead of Zigor Goikuria.