A Spanish footballer Xabier Etxeita Gorritxategi performs as a defender for Athletic Bilbao. Xabier was born on 31 October 1987 in Zornotza, Biscay.
Etxeita spent his junior career at the academy of Amorebieta, where he earned his first playing experience whilst performing for youth teams. In 2006, after passing all the preliminary tests, Xabier was selected for the senior side of Amorebieta. But very soon, the defender was sold to Bilbao Athletic. He spent two seasons at the club’s disposal making 66 appearances and amassing seven goals.
His good performance at the club earned Etxeita the move to Athletic Bilbao to play in La Liga. There he was used as a substitute player mainly. He made 17 appearances and penned a temporary deal with Cartagena. The 2009/2010 season was lined with one goal scored in 14 matches for the team.
In the summer 2010, a move to Elche FC happened. He made 96 appearances and racked up five goals during three seasons.
In the sseason 2012/2013 Xabier helped his team to make a historic leap to La Liga and was invited to join Athletic Bilbao.
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